The 100 mm fork travel helps you master the on sporty excursions. Here, the BIG.NINE 15 really plays to it´s strengths. The handling of this bike remains balanced thanks to a moderate geometry. If you are already a little older, your back will love the comfortabel seating position of the Racebike von Merida. On climbs, other bikes in the under 800 Euro present a little better performance than the Merida BIG.NINE 15. Despite small weaknesses, above all, this argument is likely to convince: the Tektro brake will slow you down excellently. With the competitors you need deeper pockets for the same braking force. We like: 25 years warranty on the frame! Caution when selecting the size: the Aluminium frame sizing runs small.