Merida Big.Nine TR 5000 (Silk Steel Blue/Blue)
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A genuinely lightweight carbon trail hardtail for riders who want cross-country speed uphill and real descending confidence, with a dropper post built in from the factory.
Overview
The Big.Nine TR 5000 pushes beyond what a typical cross-country hardtail offers, pairing a genuinely lightweight CF3 carbon frame with a longer-travel 120mm RockShox Reba RL fork for real trail-hardtail capability.
A Shimano Deore/XT 1x12 drivetrain gives wide-range gearing with genuine precision, Shimano SLX hydraulic disc brakes bring confident stopping power, and a dropper seatpost is fitted from the factory — a genuine rarity at this level that most hardtails leave as an aftermarket upgrade.
It suits a rider who wants relentless speed and low weight going uphill, paired with real trail-hardtail swagger on the way back down.
Why You'll Like It
A genuinely lightweight carbon frame
The CF3 carbon frame keeps weight impressively low for a build with this much travel and capability.
A dropper post fitted from the factory
The Merida Team TR SL dropper (150mm S/M, 170mm L-XXL) is ready to use out of the box, not an aftermarket add-on.
A longer-travel 120mm fork
The RockShox Reba RL's extra travel over a typical XC hardtail brings genuine trail-bike descending confidence.
A genuine Shimano Deore/XT mixed drivetrain
A Deore cassette and crank paired with an XT rear derailleur deliver wide-range gearing with real precision.
Powerful SLX hydraulic disc brakes
Shimano SLX brakes bring confident, consistent stopping power for the faster descents this bike is built for.
Who Is It For?
The Big.Nine TR 5000 suits a rider who wants genuine cross-country efficiency uphill without giving up real trail capability on the way down — someone who finds a standard XC hardtail too limiting on descents.
For Indian riders tackling trail centres, varied singletrack, or longer rides that mix climbing and genuine descending, the extra fork travel and factory dropper post make a real difference to confidence and control.
Good to Know
- The wheels are tubeless-ready — going tubeless (tape and valves not included) is worth considering for lower pressures and fewer pinch flats on rougher trails.
- Get familiar with the dropper post's remote lever before your first ride — dropping the saddle before technical descents makes a real difference to control.
- A quick post-ride wipe-down of the fork stanchions and drivetrain keeps everything running smoothly between services.
Technical Specifications
- Frame: BIG.NINE TR CF3 III, carbon, 29x2.4" max, 148x12mm Boost, BSA bottom bracket standard
- Fork: RockShox Reba RL, air spring, 120mm travel, tapered, 44mm offset
- Shock: N/A - hardtail, no rear suspension
- Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-MT-501, 24mm
- Chain: KMC X12
- Crank: Shimano Deore MT512, 32T, 170mm all sizes
- Shift Levers: Front - JD-FL dropper lever, Rear - Shimano Deore M6100
- Cassette: Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51T, 12-speed
- Front Derailleur: N/A - 1x12 drivetrain
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT, SGS
- Grip/Tape: Merida Comp TR
- Handlebar: Merida Expert CC, aluminium, 760mm width, flat
- Stem: Merida Team CC III, aluminium, 31.8mm diameter, -6° angle, Merida Smart Mount, 60mm
- Saddle: Merida Comp SL, 25% recycled material, V-mount
- Seatpost: Merida Team TR SL dropper, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback, 150mm travel (S/M), 170mm travel (L-XXL)
- Front Brake: Shimano SLX M7100, 2-piston hydraulic disc, RT54 rotor, 180mm
- Rear Brake: Shimano SLX M7100, 2-piston hydraulic disc, RT54 rotor, 160mm
- Front Wheel: Merida Expert CC II rim (25mm inner width, aluminium, tubeless ready), Shimano TC500-B hub, 110x15mm Boost, Centerlock, 32h
- Rear Wheel: Merida Expert CC II rim (25mm inner width, aluminium, tubeless ready), Shimano TC500-MS-B hub, 148x12mm Boost, Centerlock, 32h
- Weight: ~11.8 kg
Additional Info
- Country of Origin: China
- 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
- Warranty
Merida Bicycles are covered by the following warranty terms ensuring freedom from defects in materials and workmanship.Models from 2011 onwards are covered by the following warranty
*Note: A products lifetime is considered as 15 years.
Frameset:
- Our frames are covered by a Lifetime Warranty for the entire ownership of the original purchaser. Exclusions apply. This applies to manufacturing and material defects and includes bikes used for racing
- A rider and equipment weight limit of 120kg applies; 140kg for performance and hybrid eBikes.
- Category 5 models carry a 5 year warranty
Forks: Carbon and aluminium rigid forks are guaranteed for 5 years from the date of purchase.
- Merida branded components, including paint and finish, are guaranteed for 1 year from the date of purchase.
- Bikes used for Racing are excluded.
All other original parts shall be covered exclusively by the stated warranty of their original manufacturer
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