Merida BIG.TRAIL 600 Review

Merida BIG.TRAIL 600 Review

Merida BIG.TRAIL 600 Review

Price: 1649 €
category: All Mountain
Frame Material: Aluminium
Weight: 13,64 kg
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 140 mm
Model Year: 2023 (carry over model from 2022)
  • affordable trail fun
  • great geometry
  • 25 years warranty
  • up the hill, it´s not the fastest bike
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

Overall Bike Check

The most importanten ratings of the Merida BIG.TRAIL 600 in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Trailhardtail up to 2000 €) .

Value for Money Check

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how many bike you get for 1649 €.

Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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-
S
M
L
XL
-
Wheelsize
-
-
29
29
29
29
29
Stack
-
-
636
641
650
659
659
Reach
-
-
415
435
455
475
500
Top Tube Length
-
-
579
600
622
645
670
Seat Tube Length
-
-
380
410
430
450
470
Seat Tube Angle
-
-
75,5
75,5
75,5
75,5
75,5
Head Tube Length
-
-
95
100
110
120
120
Head Tube Angle
-
-
65,5
65,5
65,5
65,5
65,5
Bottom Bracket Drop
-
-
66,5
66,5
66,5
66,5
66,5
Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Chainstay Length
-
-
435
435
435
435
435
Wheelbase
-
-
1150
1172
1196
1220
1245
Standover Height
-
-
716
723
725
728
782
Specification
  • Frame BIG.TRAIL TFS, 148x12mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard
  • Frame Material Aluminium
  • Fork Marzocchi Z2; air spring
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Gearrange 510%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever Shimano Deore; 12 s
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore; 12 s
  • Crank KURBEL Race Face Ride, 32 teeth
  • Cassette Shimano Deore; 12 s; 10-51
  • Chain KETTE KMC X12
  • Brake Set Shimano Deore M4100
  • Brake Rotors 180/180
  • Rims MERIDA EXPERT TR, 29mm, material: aluminium
  • Front Hub Shimano HB MT400
  • Rear Hub Shimano MT410-B
  • Tires Front Maxxis Dissector Exo; Kevlar Bead (foldable); 2,4
  • Tires Rear Maxxis Dissector Exo; Kevlar Bead (foldable); 2,4
  • Saddle MERIDA COMP CC
  • Seat Post MERIDA COMP TR , 30.9mm diameter, S: 125mm travel seatpost - M/L/XL: 150mm travel seatpost
  • Stem  MERIDA EXPERT TR
  • Handle Bar  MERIDA EXPERT TR, 780
  • Handle Bar Width 780
  • Head Set STEUERSATZ MERIDA M2331

Expirience with the Merida BIG.TRAIL 600

Ludwig Döhl With the BIG.TRAIL 600 , Merida enables access to extreme trails for relatively little money. We have checked all geometry measures and come to the following conclusion: the All Mountain of Merida is a very balanced customer. On long tours, the comfortable seating position ensures a relaxed back. The way to the summit is not one of the strengths of this bike. Nevertheless: The Marzocchi fork works extremely well for a 1649 Euro bike. The guarantee of 25 years proves that Merida is behind its products. Check the size chart exactly before buying: the All Mountain of Merida sizing runs small.

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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.