Discover the 2024 Merida Big Trail 400
Ready to elevate your trail riding? The 2024 Merida Big Trail 400 in Grey/Black is the ultimate choice for mountain biking enthusiasts seeking adventure, performance, and style. Here's why this bike is perfect for your next ride:
Highlights
Trail-Optimized Geometry
- Modern Trail Geometry: Featuring a long reach, slack 65.5° head angle, and steep seat angle for unmatched stability and control on descents and climbs.
- Low Standover Height: Short seat tube design offers plenty of space for maneuvering on technical trails while accommodating long travel dropper posts.
Premium Suspension
- 140mm Suntour XCR34 Air Fork: Smooth out the roughest trails with a responsive 140mm travel fork, providing excellent control and comfort.
Efficient Drivetrain
- Shimano CUES 1x10 Drivetrain: Enjoy reliable, precise shifting with a wide gear range perfect for varied terrain.
Enhanced Handling and Durability
- Boost Axle Standard: Increased wheel stiffness and improved handling, ensuring better performance on rough and technical trails.
Versatile and Practical
- Multiple Mounting Points: Two sets of bottle bosses and a trail mount under the top tube for carrying tools and extra gear. Compatible with mudguards and racks for extended adventures.
- Internal Cable Routing: Keeps your bike looking sleek and cables protected from dirt and grime.
Specifications
Frame
- Material: TFS - 6061 double butted technoformed aluminium with smooth welding
- Features: Boost axle standard, tapered head tube, inboard disc mounts, internal cable routing, BSA BB standard
- Max Tyre Size: 29" x 2.5"
Fork
- Model: Suntour XCR34 2CR DS
- Travel: 140mm
- Features: Air suspension, tapered steerer, lockout, 51mm fork offset
Drivetrain
- Gears: 10
- Shifters: Shimano SL-MT500-IL dropper lever and Shimano CUES U6000
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano CUES U6000; GS
- Chainset: Shimano CUES U4000, 32T chainring
- Cassette: Shimano LG300, 11-48T
Brakes
- Type: Shimano MT200 2 piston hydraulic disc brakes
- Rotors: Shimano RT10, 180mm front and rear
Components
- Handlebar: Merida Expert CC, 740mm wide, 10mm rise
- Stem: Merida Comp CC, 31.8mm diameter, 7° rise, 50mm length
- Saddle: Merida Comp SL with V-mount
- Seatpost: Merida Comp TR with travel specific to size (125mm to 175mm)
- Rims: Merida Comp TR, 29mm inner width, aluminium, tubeless ready
- Tyres: Kenda Regolith 29" x 2.4"
Praised by Experts
The Merida Big Trail series has been celebrated by mountain bike enthusiasts and the press alike. Reviews from Bikeboard.cc, MBR, and IMB highlight its superior design and performance, confirming its position at the top of the trail hardtail market. Developed through collaboration between UK bike shops and Merida's German R&D team, this bike is built for fun and capability on any trail.
Perfect for UK Trails
With its enduro-inspired geometry and robust components, the Big Trail 400 is ideally suited for UK riding conditions. Whether you're racing down technical descents or embarking on all-day trail adventures, this bike delivers the performance, control, and versatility you need.
Get Ready to Ride
Choose the 2024 Merida Big Trail 400 for a mountain biking experience that combines cutting-edge technology, thoughtful design, and rugged durability. It's not just a bike; it's your ticket to thrilling trail adventures.