Our carbon BIG.NINE XT hardtail that's dripping with Shimano's XT components. But the XT is more than just a high-quality drivetrain and powerful brakes. To finish the picture and to make our XT one of the most raced BIG.NINE's in our line-up, we spec our CF3 carbon frameset with a Reba fork, tubeless ready wheels and a compliant carbon seat post.
Mountain biking is one of the most varied cycling disciplines and probably the most demanding when it comes to equipment. While full suspension bikes offer amazing riding characteristics, the classic hardtail remains one of the purest tools for the job. Our 29er wheel equipped BIG.NINE range comes in carbon and aluminium and features multiple geometry options. The carbon and LITE framed BIG.NINE, with its racing geometry, is an ideal companion on XC and marathon race tracks whilst the more relaxed geometry of the BIG.NINE TFS and SPEED offers a more comfortable, upright riding position. Our classic hardtails are the backbone of our range and showcase the enormous wealth of experience and knowledge we could gain in almost half a century of bike production and manufacturing.
CF3 carbon frame with 29er wheels
Tubeless ready wheelset and fast Maxxis tyres
Dropper post ready frame
RockShox Reba 100 mm travel suspension fork with remote lockout
Shimano XT 12-speed drivetrain and Shimano XT brakes
Carbon seat post
| Frame | - | BIG.NINE CF3; MAT carbon; 29 WHS; 148x12 AST; BB92 BBR |
| Wheel size | - | 29" |
| Gears | - | 12 (1x12) |
| Suspension fork | - | Rock Shox Reba RL; Air; 100 STR; Tapered; Remote lockout; 51mm fork offset |
| Brake system | - | Shimano XT; 2 piston |
| Brake rotors | - | Shimano RT54; 180/160mm |
| Rear derailleur | - | Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+ |
| Shifters | - | Shimano XT |
| Bottom bracket | - | Shimano MT500-PA pressfit |
| Crankset | - | Shimano XT; 32 ATC |
| Cassette | - | Shimano SLX; 10-51 ATC; 12 GER |
| Chain | - | Shimano SLX |
| Headset | - | FSA NO.55E |
| Stem | - | MERIDA EXPERT CC; MAT aluminium; 31.8 DSH; -6 ASD |
| Handlebar | - | MERIDA EXPERT CC; MAT aluminium; 740 WHB; flat |
| Grips | - | MERIDA EXPERT EC |
| Rims | - | MERIDA EXPERT CC; 22.8 IWR; MAT aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included) |
| Front hub | - | Shimano SLX; 110x15 WHF; 32 SPH; Centerlock |
| Rear hub | - | Shimano SLX; 148x12 WHR, 32 SPH; Centerlock |
| Tyres | - | Maxxis Ikon; 29x2.2"; fold; 3C |
| Saddle | - | MERIDA EXPERT CC |
| Seat post | - | MERIDA EXPERT CC; MAT carbon; 30.9 DSP; 0 SSB |
| Weight | - | 10,31 kg |
*Because of ongoing problems in the delivery chain, the bike can be delivered with modifications.
