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MeridaBig Trail
bike1200–2500 EUR
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Algupära
Merida mõistis, et Ühendkuningriigi ja Põhja-Euroopa turud armastasid 'hardcore hardtaile' – rattaid, mis laskuvad nagu enduro masinad, kuid millel pole tagumist vedrustust. Big.Trail loodi olema lõbus, kuulikindel ja odav hooldada, pakkudes puhast sõidukogemust ilma šoki pöördepunktide kuluta. Gen 1 (2021-2023): Merida esimene spetsiaalne kaasaegne rada hardtail. Pikk ulatus, lõtv 65,5-kraadine pea nurk ja 140mm kahvel. Gen 2 (2024-...): Uuendatud 'Agilometer' suurused, järsem istmenurk, lamekinnitusega tagapidurid ja UDH.
02
Tehnilised andmed
- Raam
- LITE III alumiinium (ainult alumiinium; süsinikku pole)
- Kahvel
- 140 mm travel. Big Trail 600: Marzocchi Bomber Z2 (44 mm offset); other reviews note RockShox Pike on some builds. 400: Suntour XCR34. 500: RockShox Recon.
- Jõuülekanne
- Shimano CUES (300/500) kuni Shimano Deore 12-käiguline (600)
- Pidurid
- hüdraulilised ketaspidurid - Shimano MT200, Shimano MT410
- Rattad
- 29" Merida Comp/Expert TR
- Rooliplokk
- Alloy riser bar with short stem; high stack and short top tube for upright, comfortable trail position.
- Sadul
- Big Trail 600: Merida Expert TR dropper post, 150 mm stroke (150–230 mm by frame size). Short seat tube lets riders pick frame shape independently of size.
- Geomeetria
- Gen 2 (2024+): 64° head angle, 76.5° seat angle, 435 mm chainstays (constant across sizes). Reach 415 mm (XShort) to 505 mm (XLong); ~455 mm on Mid/Large. 'Agilometer' sizing (XShort/Short/Mid/Long/XLong). Gen 1 (2021–23): 65.5° head angle. Long, low, slack; low BB.
- Kaal
- ~13.5–13.7 kg (600 build); test bikes measured 14.5 kg (size L)
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Verdikt
+Tugevused
- Exceptionally modern, well-judged geometry (64° head angle, steep seat angle, long reach) that punches far above its price for descending confidence.
- Strong value spec: full Shimano Deore 1×12, quality Marzocchi Z2 / RockShox Pike fork, and a dropper post on the 600 build.
- High stack + short top tube give a comfortable, balanced position that suits beginners and experts alike.
- Bulletproof, low-maintenance aluminium frame with thoughtful extras — UDH plus hidden rack/fender/kickstand mounts for year-round/winter use.
- Excellent technical climber thanks to efficient pedalling position and balanced weight distribution.
−Nõrkused
- Low bottom bracket causes pedal/crank strikes on rocky, rooty climbs — riders must time pedal strokes carefully.
- Brakes feel 'wooden' with a pumped-out rather than subtle, modulated bite (off.road.cc / Bike Perfect).
- Short reach by modern standards (455 mm on size L) — many reviewers recommend sizing up.
- Maxxis Dissector tops out at 2.4" — no 2.5" option, so less volume/comfort than ideal on a hardtail.
- Heavier than XC hardtails (~13.5–14.5 kg) — not built for racing or big-drop bike-park use.
04
Kellele sobib
Eelarvega ratturid, kes tahavad sõita agressiivsetel radadel, või enduro ratturid, kes otsivad vähe hooldust vajavat talveratast.
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Sildid
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Seotud mudelid
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