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The Merida Big Trail 400 MY24 Hardtail Mountain Bike in Grey/Black is engineered to meet the demands of serious trail riders seeking a balance of performance, durability, and versatility. Featuring a 29-inch wheelset paired with a 140 mm travel fork, this bike delivers enhanced control and stability across diverse off-road conditions. Its frame geometry, inspired by enduro designs, incorporates a slack 65.5° head angle and a steep seat angle, optimizing both downhill confidence and climbing efficiency for a wide range of trail challenges.
Designed with rider adaptability in mind, the Big Trail 400 offers a low standover height to improve maneuverability on technical terrain and accommodate a long travel dropper post. The Shimano CUES U6000 drivetrain provides precise and reliable shifting, ensuring smooth transitions between gears during demanding rides. Complemented by 2.4" wide tires, this mountain bike grants exceptional traction and stability on loose or uneven surfaces, making it a dependable choice for extended trail adventures.
Thoughtfully equipped with practical features such as dual bottle bosses, a trail mount beneath the top tube for tools or additional gear, and compatibility with mudguards and racks, the Big Trail 400 is prepared for both intense trail sessions and longer expeditions. Its adaptable frame sizing supports various riding styles, whether prioritizing speed with a longer frame or agility with a shorter setup. This versatility underscores Merida’s commitment to producing reliable, high-quality mountain bikes that cater to diverse rider needs.
What makes the Big Trail 400 suitable for UK terrain?
The bike’s trail-inspired geometry, wide 29er tires, and 140 mm travel fork are specifically designed to handle the varied and often rugged UK trails, providing excellent grip, control, and comfort.
Can I fit accessories like mudguards and racks on this bike?
Yes, the Big Trail 400 includes mounts for mudguards and racks, making it versatile enough for trekking and longer rides beyond just trail riding.
| Frameset | TFS - 6061 double butted technoformed aluminium, smooth welding, Boost axle standard, tapered head tube, inboard disc mounts, internal cable routing, BSA BB standard, Max tyre size 29" x 2.5" |
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| Fork | Suntour XCR34 2CR DS; Air; 140mm travel; Tapered; lockout; 51mm fork offset |
| Brakes | Merida Comp CC; aluminium; 31.8mm diameter; 7 degree rise. Stem length: 50mm all sizes |
| Tyres | Merida Expert CC; aluminium; 740mm wide; 10mm rise |
| Rear mech | Shimano CUES U6000; GS |
| Wheelset | Merida Comp TR; 29mm inner rim width; aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included) |
| Headset | Merida M4455 |
| Stem | Merida Comp CC; aluminium; 31.8mm diameter; 7 degree rise. Stem length: 50mm all sizes |
| Handlebar | Merida Expert CC; aluminium; 740mm wide; 10mm rise |
| Shifters | Shimano SL-MT500-IL dropper lever and Shimano CUES U6000 |
| Cassette | Shimano LG500 |
| Chain | Shimano LG300; 11-48 teeth; 10 speed |
| Chainset | Shimano CUES U4000; 32 tooth chainset. Crank length: 170mm (S), 175mm (M,L,XL,XXL) |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN101; 73mm |
| Saddle | Merida Comp SL with V-mount |
| Seat post | Merida Comp TR; 30.9mm diameter; 0mm lay back; S: 125mm seat post travel - M/L: 150mm seat post travel - XL/XXL 175mm seat post travel |
| Tape grips | Merida Comp EC |
Stock Status Instock - Instore - Item Usually shipped or available for shop collection, within 48 hours (Mon-Fri)
Instock - Supplier Warehouse - Item is held in Suppliers Warehouse, Depending on the the supplier transfer time can vary from 24 Hours to 14 Days for item held in European warehouse.
(over festive periods some suppliers shut from 24th Dec-2nd Jan so orders can be delayed through this period.)
Brands held in European website include Trek, Bontrager, Electra, Wahoo, Rapha. For up-to-date transfer times please call customer services on +44 (0)1782 768622
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Bike and Home Trainers and oversize Goods £15.00 - FedEx
White Glove Bike Delivery - our white glove option has your bike personally delivered to you by a fully trained Mechanic and Bike fitter - £99.99
(Certain bikes will only have this option such as Cargo Bikes)
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In some cases, we may ship items out with another courier, depending on the status and availability of items ordered. (Customers will not be charged more and will be refunded any unused postage cost) If part of an order is cancelled and the total drops below the £50.00 free postage, a postage charge may be taken.
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You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
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