29er hardtail with sophisticated TFS aluminium frame Shimano 1 x 8 drivetrain SR Suntour lockout fork hydraulic disc brakes Shimano hubs cassette BB and chainset. Merida's heartland has always been bombproof aluminium hardtails. Half a century of frame building experience counts for a lot. All Big Nine and Big Seven models use a sophisticated TFS frame featuring the latest technology: full internal cable routing for a clean neat set up tapered headtube offering the potential for future upgrades inboard disc brake mounts protect the brake and maximise stopping power. As much Shimano componentry as possible has been added to complement the modern frame and enhance reliability. There are a wide range of sizes; Big Nine for taller riders and Big Seven for shorter riders with a healthy overlap between the two. For riders in the middle riding style can be taken into account. If you are looking for speed and efficiency choose a Big Nine if you are looking for agility choose a Big Seven. Highlights: Sophisticated aluminium frame Tapered head tube and internal cable routing Hydraulic disc brakes 1 x 8 Shimano drivetrain Lockout fork Shimano hubs and chainset Frame TFS IV - 6061 aluminium double butted and technoformed.  Tapered head tube. Chain stay mounted disc brake. Internal cable routing. Mudguard and kick stand mounts. BSA threaded BB. 135mm x 9mm axle. Max. tyre size 29' x 2.25' Fork SR Suntour XCT30 HLO; Coil; 100mm travel; lockout; Max tyre size 29' x 2.25' Gears 8 Shifters Shimano ESSA SL-315-8 Rear Derailleur Shimano ESSA RD-U2000-8; GS Bottom Bracket Fhimano BB-UN101 73-123 Chain KMC Z8.3 Chainset Shimano ESSA FC-U2001 32 tooth chainset; Aluminium; Crank length - 170mm S 175mm M and up Cassette Shimano CS-HG400-8; 11-45 teeth; 8 speed Brake Lever Tektro M275 Front Brake Tektro HD-M275; hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT10; 160mm rotor Rear Brake Tektro HD-M275; hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT10; 160mm rotor Grip Merida EC Handlebar Merida CC; aluminium; 690mm wide; 15mm rise Stem Merida CC; aluminium; 31.8mm diameter; 6 degree rise - Length - 70mm S 80mm M 90mm L 100mm XL 110mm XXL Headset  Merida M2345 Pedal VP Components VPE-891 Saddle Merida Sport comfort Seatpost Merida CC; 30.9mm diameter; 15 mm layback; Aluminium Wheel Size 29' Rims Merida CC; 17mm inner rim width; aluminium Spokes Black Steel Front Hub Shimano TX505; 100 x 9mm; 32 spoke; Centerlock Rear Hub Shimano TX505; 135 x 9mm; 32 spoke; Centerlock Front Tyre Merida K1080; 29' x 2.2'; wire bead Rear Tyre Merida K1080; 29' x 2.2'; wire bead