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Merida 2026 Big Trail 500
A passion for trail fun, all wrapped up in a no-nonsense package. The BIG.TRAIL 500 offers handling that at inspires confidence and pushes you to go that little bit further in your search for true trail connection. Our top-quality aluminium frame is paired with tough, trail-ready 29er tyres, a 140 mm travel fork and a long travel dropper post to add confidence and capability to any ride.
The BIG.TRAIL is back and better than ever! Hailed by the international mountain bike press as one of the best trail hardtails around, we've tweaked it so it goes up, down and along even faster - which obviously means more fun. With updated, progressive geometry, the new BIG.TRAIL builds on an incredibly successful heritage, with a slack head angle and extended reach helping tame the gnarliest trails and a steeper seat angle that makes climbing up to do it again a breeze. We've also given it a slicker and tricker look and improved the frame protection too, so it'll stay looking good for longer. Join the BIG.TRAIL family and enjoy hassle-free trail fun in spades. Available from XSmall to XLarge, perfect for finding your preferred size and reach options.
Merida 2026 Big Trail 500
Frame
Size: S, M, L, XL
Colour:Gunmetal Grey/Black
Frame: BIG.TRAIL TFS II; MAT aluminium; 29x2.4" max. WHS; 148x12 AST; BSA BB
Fork: Rock Shox Psylo Silver RC; Air; 140 STR; platform
Shock:
Drivetrain
Crankset: 165mm XSHORT, SHORT, MID and LONG; 170mm XLONG
Pedals:
Chain: KMC xGlide
Bottom Bracket:
Rear Derailleur: Shimano CUES U6000; GS
Front Derailleur:
Derailleur Shifter: [F] Shimano SL-MT500-L [R] Shimano CUES U6000
Freewheel/Cassette: Shimano LG300; 11-48 ATC; 10 GER
Braking System
Brakes: [F] and [R] Sram DB4; 4 piston
Brake Levers:
Wheels
Tyres: [F] Maxxis Minion DHF; 29x2.5"; fold; TR EXO Dual [R] Maxxis Dissector; 29x2.4"; fold; TR EXO Dual
Wheels/Rims: MERIDA COMP TR; 29 IWR; MAT aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)
Hubs: [F] Shimano TC500-B; 110x15 WHF; 32 SPH; Centerlock [R] Shimano TC500-HM-B; 148x12 WHR; 32 SPH; Centerlock
Other
Handlebar: MERIDA COMP TR II; MAT aluminium; 780 WHB; 35 RHB
Stem: MERIDA EXPERT eTRII; MAT aluminium; 35 DSH; 0 ASD
Seat Post: MERIDA EXPERT TR II; 34.9 DSP; 0 SSB; XSHORT: 150 SPT - SHORT/MID : 170 SPT - LONG: 200 SPT - XLONG: 230 SPT
Saddle: MERIDA COMP SL; 25% recycled material; V-mount
Merida 2026 Big Trail 500
| Frame Size | XShort | Short | Mid | Long | XLong |
| Tyre Sizes | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| ST seat tube [mm] | 385 | 400 | 420 | 445 | 475 |
| TT top tube [mm] | 559 | 581 | 603 | 630 | 657 |
| CS chain stay length [mm] | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 |
| HTA head tube angle [°] | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| STA seat tube angle [°] | 76.5 | 76.5 | 76.5 | 76.5 | 76.5 |
| BD bottom bracket drop [mm] | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| HT head tube [mm] | 90 | 100 | 110 | 120 | 130 |
| FL fork length [mm] | 551 | 551 | 551 | 551 | 551 |
| R reach [mm] | 415 | 435 | 455 | 480 | 505 |
| S stack [mm] | 627 | 636 | 645 | 654 | 663 |
| WB wheel base [mm] | 1165 | 1189 | 1214 | 1243 | 1272 |
| SH stand over height [mm] | 715 | 721 | 724 | 726 | 729 |
| Str Stack To Reach Ratio Pc | 1.51 | 1.46 | 1.42 | 1.36 | 1.31 |
| Seat Post Mounting Depth Max Mm | 300 | 315 | 335 | 360 | 390 |
*Giant & Liv Bicycles are available for purchase online, but due to warranty regulations, must be shipped to qualified Giant dealers, as bicycles must be assembled by a qualified bike mechanic in an approved store - This is an international policy and usually will require an additional fee to build the bike. This will be confirmed by one of our online staff after purchase of the bike.
*Specialized Bicycles are available for home delivery nation wide.
*AMFLOW Bicycles are available for purchase online, but MUST be collected from the store.
*TREK Bicycles are available for purchase online, but MUST be collected from the store.
