One of our most successful bikes of 2021, with modern trail bike geometry, capable 140 mm travel forks, aggressive 29er wheels and a long travel dropper post. The perfect mix for trail action.
To build our most successful trail hardtail ever, we combined a beautifully built aluminium with long travel fork, capable 29er wheels and a long travel dropper post. The long reach and slack head angle make the BIG.TRAIL 600 a solid descender even when the trail is littered with roots and rocks, and the steep seat angle and central seating position give it its impressive climbing abilities. The BIG.TRAIL has the ups and the downs covered.
We often associate 'trail fun' and 'trail capability' with more and more full suspension travel because long-travel bikes are getting more capable on the way down and on the way back up again. At the same time, the trail hardtail has developed quietly in its shadow. After being absent from this segment, we returned to the trails with a bang onboard our BIG.TRAIL. Our trail hardtails took the bike press and trail riders by storm and have managed to perfectly combine a modern trail bike geometry with long-travel forks and chunky 29er wheels for amazing corner grip and comfort. Bikeboard.cc confirmed that we 'nailed it', while MBR, IMB and many more confirmed that the BIG.TRAIL is firmly at the top of the trail hardtail game. If you haven't heard or you're not yet a proud owner of it, then welcome to our BIG.TRAIL which offers simplified and hassle-free trail fun in spades. Available from S to XXL giving our BIG.TRAIL ample size and reach options.
Features
- Durable double butted aluminium frame
- 140 mm Marzocchi Z2 fork
- Modern trail bike geometry with long reach, slack head angle and steep seat angle
- 29er wheels specced with 2.4" trail tyres and clearance for 2.5"
- Extremely low standover height paired with long travel dropper posts
- Multiple fixing points for bottles and other equipment, internal cable routing
Product Code | N056 |
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Brand | Merida |
Gender | Unisex |
Frame | Big Trail TFS, material: aluminium, 29x2.5" max. wheelsize, 148x12mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard |
Fork | Marzocchi Z2, Air, 140mm suspension travel, Tapered, 44mm fork offset, 29x2.6" max. wheelsize |
Shifters | Shimano Deore MT500 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore M6100 Shadow+ SGS |
Brakes | Shimano M4100 |
Crankset | Race Face Ride, 32 teeth, 170mm-S, 175mm-M up |
Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51t, 12spd |
Chain | KMC X12 |
Bottom Bracket | Race Face BSA 68/73 – 24mm |
Hub Front | Shimano MT400-B, 110x15mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock |
Hub Rear | Shimano MT410-B, 148x12mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock |
Rims | MERIDA Expert TR, 29mm inner width, material: aluminium, Tubeless ready |
Tyres | Maxxis Dissector |
Handlebar | Merida Expert TR, material: aluminium, 780mm width, 20mm rise |
Stem | Merida Expert TR, material: aluminium, 31.8mm diameter, 7° stem angle, S-70mm, M-80mm, L-90mm, XL-100mm, XXL-110mm |
Headset | MERIDA M2331 |
Saddle | Merida Comp SL |
Seatpost | Merida Comp TR, 30.9mm diameter, 0mm setback, S: 125mm travel seatpost, M/L: 150mm travel seatpost, XL/XXL: 175mm travel seatpost |
Pedal | Pedals not included with this bike but can be purchased separately here |
Wheel Size | 29 inch |
Number of Gears | 12 |
Ready to ride
Every bike from Start Fitness is fully checked & assembled before despatch and will arrive, almost, ready to ride. Each bike is assembled by one of our CyTech accredited mechanics and then packed into one of our custom boxes.
*This process has a lead time of 5-7 working days.
Unfortunately during peak times this may be slightly delayed. We will however, aim to despatch your bike as quickly as possible. Minimal assembly, with basic tools, is required before you can ride. Assembly tools are not usually included.
Making sure you are home
Once fully checked and boxed, we will contact you to arrange a suitable delivery date when you will be home to take delivery. Our bikes are despatched with a premium delivery service which usually delivers next working day (excludes weekends & bank holidays) for mainland UK orders, it may take slightly longer for some areas, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands and outlying Scottish areas. European bike deliveries usually take approximately one week.
Taking Delivery
Any mechanical or cosmetic issues need to be reported to us within one week of the delivery date. If you do not plan on using the bike straight away, we advise that you remove it from the box and check it over ASAP as we cannot be responsible for any reported issues (other than standard warranty issues) later than one week from the date that the bicycle was delivered.
First Service
After a few weeks of riding (we recommend around 6-8 weeks, regardless of how much the bike has been used), a new bike will need a service to make final adjustments and to re-check all nuts and bolts. This is necessary as the bike goes through a ‘bedding in’ phase, after which, final adjustment may be necessary. We recommend that this is carried out by a CyTech qualified mechanic.
It is important to have these checks carried out to prevent any avoidable problems which may not be covered by warranty and to ensure the smooth running of your bicycle. If you’re local to us, we’re able to offer this first service free of charge* at our Newcastle store (NE1 6JE). You’ll just need to call our workshop on 0191 917 3825 to book your service in, and don’t forget to bring your proof of purchase when you drop the bike off with us.
If you’ve had the bike delivered, it will be your responsibility to ensure a first service is carried out at a trusted bike shop local to you, preferably by a Cytech certified mechanic. Start Fitness are unfortunately not able to cover any costs associated with this service if carried out by another store.
*Please note that this complimentary check-over does not include any labour to replace worn parts or to fit new accessories. All bikes should be delivered to us in a clean and serviceable condition, or a £15 cleaning charge will be payable.
Bike Servicing
Bicycles need to be serviced regularly, as a guideline we would advise on at least one full service per year and/or a standard service twice a year. If the bike is used regularly in adverse conditions, more regular servicing may be required.
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