Merida Big Nine 3000 CF3 SL bike

A perfect mountain bike for everyone

Entry-level carbon hardtail with XC and Marathon geometry. The BIG.NINE 3000 is the most affordable of the carbon hardtails, while offering quality Shimano drivetrain components and a reliable Manitou suspension fork. The carbon frame features FLEX STAY technology that helps absorb some of the trail shatter, keeping you cool for longer. A perfect bike for racing.
Mountain biking is one of the most varied cycling disciplines and probably the most demanding when it comes to equipment. While full suspension bikes offer amazing riding characteristics, the classic hardtail remains one of the purest tools for pedalling.

Features

CF3 carbon frame with 29er wheels
XC and marathon focused geometry
Manitou Markhor 100mm travel fork with remote lockout
Shimano XT/Deore 12-speed drivetrain and hydraulic brakes
Dropout ready frame
SMART ENTRY internal cable routing

Technical Specifications

Remote lever: remote control included
Frame: BIG.NINE CF3; material: carbon, max. wheel size 29x2.25’, standard 148x12mm axle, standard BB92 bottom bracket
Fork: Manitou Markhor Comp; air, 100mm travel, taper, remote lockout, fork offset 51mm
Brakes: Tektro M275; 2 pistons
Discs: Shimano RT10; 180 mm, 160 mm
Headset: FSA NO.55E
Handlebar stem: MERIDA EXPERT CC; material: aluminium, width 760 mm, flat
Handlebar stem: MERIDA EXPERT CC; material: aluminium, diameter 31.8 mm, stem angle -6°, M-80 mm, L-90 mm
Merida grips: COMP EC
Shifters: Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+; SGS
Shifters: Shimano Deore M6100
Crankset: Shimano Deore M6100; 32 teeth, 175 mm-M up
Merida seatpost: COMP CC; material: aluminium, diameter 30.9 mm, 0 mm backset
Seatpost clamp: MERIDA EXPERT
Saddle: MERIDA COMP SL; V-mount, including MERIDA minitool
Chain: KMC X12
Sprocket set: Shimano Deore M6100; 10-51 teeth, 12-speed
Bottom Bracket: Shimano MT500-PA pressfit
Rims: MERIDA COMP CC; 20 mm inner width, material: aluminium
Hubs: Shimano MT400-B / Shimano MT410-B; front hub 110x15mm, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock, rear hub 148x12mm, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock
Pivots: MERIDA EXPERT TR; including removable lever, 6/4 mm Allen key
Spokes: Black stainless steel
Tyres: Maxxis Ikon; 29x2.2’, flush

Technologies

FLEX-STAY
The profile of the pendants and horizontal stay and the carbon lay-up programme are adapted to function like a flat leaf spring, absorbing surface shocks and reducing vibrations.

X-TAPER HEADTUBE
X-Tapered headtube provides space for mounting a tapered fork. Tapered forks offer exceptional stiffness and precision, and provide confidence-inspiring steering.

INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING
Cables are routed through the frame, entering and exiting through smooth sockets. The bike looks clean, while the cables are protected from moisture and dirt.

SMART ENTRY
The cables, housings and brake hoses are tightened under tension to prevent rattling when the trails or roads become rough. All inputs are fully interchangeable to handle Di2, hydraulic hoses, brake cables and shifting cable housings, etc.

DI2 READY
Bikes/frames with the ‘Di2 Ready’ symbol are prepared for the installation of Di2 technology by mounting the battery in the seatpost or inside the fork.

NANO MATRIX CARBON
To protect the integrity of carbon frames, the fibres are bonded together with an epoxy resin with the addition of nanoparticles, increasing impact resistance by up to 40%.

AWS
When creating the individual carbon elements, an inflatable inner tube is used to ensure that there are no wrinkles inside the tube as they can add weight and create weakness. This results in a lighter, stiffer and stronger frame.