Merida Big.Nine XT III1 (Burgundy Red/Black/Silver)
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A carbon 29er hardtail for cross-country riders who want race-ready Shimano Deore XT shifting and genuine weight savings over an aluminium frame, without stepping up to a full race build.
Overview
The Big.Nine XT builds on Merida's race-proven BIG.NINE CF3 carbon frame — a tapered-head-tube, Boost-spaced hardtail designed for demanding cross-country tracks — and pairs it with a genuine Shimano Deore XT 1x12 groupset rather than a mixed-tier build.
A RockShox Reba RL fork with remote lockout handles the front end, Shimano Deore XT hydraulic disc brakes bring confident stopping power, and a wide-range SLX cassette gives a single-ring drivetrain enough spread for steep climbs and fast descents alike.
It's built for a rider who's outgrown entry-level hardtails and wants a genuinely lighter, race-capable carbon frame for XC loops, marathon events, or quick weekday trail sessions.
Why You'll Like It
A genuine carbon race frame
The BIG.NINE CF3 Nano Matrix carbon frame saves real weight over an aluminium hardtail while keeping the stiffness a cross-country race bike needs.
A full Shimano Deore XT groupset
Crank, shifter, rear derailleur and brakes are all genuine Deore XT — smooth, race-proven shifting rather than a mixed-tier build.
Wide-range 1x12 gearing
An SLX 10-51T cassette gives a single-ring drivetrain enough spread for steep climbs without sacrificing top-end speed, and there's no front derailleur to maintain.
A remote-lockout RockShox fork
The Reba RL's lockout firms the front end up for efficient climbs and smooth sections, right from the bar.
Tubeless-ready wheels
The Merida Expert CC rims are tubeless-ready for lower rolling resistance and better puncture protection once set up.
Who Is It For?
The Big.Nine XT suits a rider who's serious about cross-country performance — someone racing local XC and marathon events, or putting in regular weekday trail miles who wants a genuinely race-capable frame and groupset without jumping to a top-tier build.
For Indian riders training for XC race days or tackling longer weekend trail loops, the carbon frame's weight saving and the Deore XT groupset's reliability make a real difference over a lap or a long ride.
Good to Know
- Use the fork's remote lockout on smooth climbs and tarmac sections to keep every pedal stroke efficient, then release it before the trail gets rough.
- The wheels are tubeless-ready — setting them up tubeless (tape and valves not included) is worth it for lower pressures and fewer pinch flats on rocky trails.
- The rear hub uses a Micro Spline freehub, so note this when sourcing a replacement cassette or freehub body.
Technical Specifications
- Frame: BIG.NINE CF3, Nano Matrix carbon, tapered head tube (1.125" top / 1.5" bottom), 148x12mm Boost rear, BB92 press-fit bottom bracket
- Fork: RockShox Reba RL, air spring, remote lockout, 51mm offset, 100mm travel, 110x15mm Boost
- Shock: N/A - hardtail, no rear suspension
- Bottom Bracket: Shimano MT500-PA, press-fit BB92
- Chain: Shimano SLX, 12-speed
- Crank: Shimano Deore XT, 32T, 170mm (S), 175mm (M-XL)
- Shift Levers: Shimano Deore XT, multi-release
- Cassette: Shimano SLX CS-M7100, 10-51T, 12-speed
- Front Derailleur: N/A - 1x12 drivetrain
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT RD-M8100, SGS, Shadow RD+
- Grip/Tape: Merida Expert EC
- Handlebar: Merida Expert CC, aluminium, flat, 760mm width, 31.8mm clamp diameter
- Stem: Merida Expert CC, aluminium, 6° drop, 31.8mm bar clamp
- Saddle: Merida Expert SL, single-bolt clamp
- Seatpost: Merida Expert CC, carbon, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback
- Front Brake: Shimano Deore XT, 2-piston hydraulic disc, RT54 Center Lock rotor, 180mm
- Rear Brake: Shimano Deore XT, 2-piston hydraulic disc, RT54 Center Lock rotor, 160mm
- Front Wheel: Merida Expert CC rim (22.8mm inner width, aluminium, tubeless ready), Shimano SLX hub, 110x15mm Boost, Centerlock, 32h
- Rear Wheel: Merida Expert CC rim (22.8mm inner width, aluminium, tubeless ready), Shimano SLX hub, 148x12mm Boost, Centerlock, 32h, Micro Spline driver
- Weight: ~12.1 kg (size XL, per sourced listing)
Additional Info
- Country of Origin: Taiwan
- Imported By: Extreme Adventure Sports, Gat No. 399, Milkat, 2289, Nagar Rd, Sai Satyam Park, Wagholi, Lonikand, Pune - 412207, Maharashtra, India.
- Net Quantity: 1N
- Customer Care Address: 291, 10 Main, 5 Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore - 560041. Ph: (080)47183232, Email: support@bumsonthesaddle.com
- Commodity: Bicycles
