A good hardtail mountain bike doesn't need to cost a fortune to be genuinely capable. The Merida Big Nine 60 makes that point clearly.
Built around an updated TFS aluminium frame with clearance for 2.4" tyres, the Big Nine 60 sits in a sweet spot between off-road ability and everyday practicality.
The 29" wheels roll smoothly over rough ground, the X-Fusion air-sprung fork handles 120mm of travel with a lockout for when the trail flattens out, and the Shimano CUES 2x9-speed drivetrain with hydraulic disc brakes gives you reliable, consistent performance without asking you to spend big.
The Pineapple Gold/Green colourway is a nice touch too, one of the more distinctive-looking options among current Merida mountain bikes.
Merida has been building bikes for over fifty years, and that experience shows in how the BIG.NINE range is put together. The geometry on the latest models has been updated for better standover clearance and improved stability on technical terrain, so it handles confidently whether you're new to trail riding or already comfortable pushing harder lines.
The size-tuned handlebars in the finishing kit are a small detail that makes a real difference to how the bike feels straight out of the box.
If you're looking at different types of bikes and trying to work out where a 29er hardtail fits in, the Merida Big 9 is a good answer for riders who want something that performs off-road but still makes sense for mixed use day to day.
Features:
- Updated TFS aluminium frame with clearance for 2.4" tyres and revised geometry for confident off-road handling
- X-Fusion air-sprung suspension fork, 120mm travel with lockout
- Shimano hydraulic disc brakes and CUES 2x9-speed drivetrain
- MERIDA COMP CC 29" wheelset with 2.4" tyres
- MERIDA finishing kit with size-tuned handlebars
The Merida Big Nine 60 is a solid first proper mountain bike and a reasonable step-up option for riders coming off an entry-level hardtail. Not sure which size to go for? Check the Merida size guide to get your fit right before you order.