Merida Big Nine 40 Mountain Bike 2026 - Hardtail MTB
The Merida Big Nine 40 is the perfect entry into mountain biking, delivering a confident, comfortable, and fun ride whether you’re exploring forest trails, canal paths, or hilly terrain. Built around Merida’s TFS V aluminium frame, it offers the ideal balance of strength and low weight. Double-butted, technoformed tubing ensures durability, while smooth welds and internal cable routing give it a clean, premium finish.
Key Features:
- TFS V 6061 aluminium frame with modern geometry and internal cable routing
- X-Fusion Migo 32 Air fork with 120mm travel and lockout
- Shimano CUES U4000 9-speed drivetrain for smooth shifting
- Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm rotors
- 29” wheels with Kenda Booster 2.4” tyres for grip and speed
- Dropper post ready and full internal cable routing
- Available with 0% APR finance
The Merida Big Nine 40 is the perfect entry into mountain biking, delivering a confident, comfortable, and fun ride whether you’re exploring forest trails, canal paths, or hilly terrain. Built around Merida’s TFS V aluminium frame, it offers the ideal balance of strength and low weight. Double-butted, technoformed tubing ensures durability, while smooth welds and internal cable routing give it a clean, premium finish.
Modern trail geometry means a longer reach and shorter stem for stability on descents and precise control through technical sections. The steeper seat angle keeps your weight forward on climbs, while a slacker head angle adds confidence when tackling steeper or rougher ground.
The X-Fusion Migo 32 Air fork provides 120mm of adjustable travel, soaking up bumps for a more comfortable and controlled ride. The air spring allows riders to fine-tune the feel of the fork to match their weight and riding style, while the lockout function improves efficiency on smoother sections or climbs.
The 1x9 Shimano CUES drivetrain is simple, efficient, and easy to maintain. With a wide 11-46T cassette, you’ve got plenty of range for steep climbs and fast descents. Shifting is crisp and consistent, thanks to Shimano’s precise engineering, while the CUES groupset’s robust design makes it perfect for everyday off-road use.
Stopping power comes from Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes, offering reliable performance in all conditions. Paired with 160mm rotors, they deliver consistent braking on wet, dry, or muddy rides.
Rolling on fast and stable 29” Merida Comp CC wheels, the Big Nine 40 keeps momentum over roots, rocks, and rough terrain. Kenda Booster 29x2.4” tyres provide excellent traction and grip, with tanwall options adding a stylish finish.
The cockpit and finishing kit come from Merida’s in-house Comp range, ensuring comfort and reliability. The frame is also dropper post ready for riders who want to upgrade to a height-adjustable seatpost in the future.
Occasionally, without notice, manufacturers change product design and/or specifications.
| Frame | TFS V - 6061 aluminium, double butted and technoformed. Tapered head tube. Chain stay mounted disc brake. Internal cable routing. Mudguard and kick stand mounts. BSA threaded BB. 135mm x 9mm axle. Max. tyre size 29" x 2.4" |
| Fork | X-Fusion Migo 32 Air; 120 mm travel; lockout; max. 29x2.4" max. tyre size |
| Headset | FSA NO.55R/57SC/57B |
| Stem | Merida Comp CC; material: aluminium; 31.8 mm diameter; 7 degree rise |
| Bars | Merida CC; material: aluminium; 15mm rise; S - 720mm wide, (M-L) - 740mm wide, (XL-XXL) - 760mm wide |
| Front Brake | Shimano MT200; hydraulic brake with Shimano RT10; 160 mm |
| Rear Brake | Shimano MT200; hydraulic brake with Shimano RT10; 160 mm |
| Rear Mech | Shimano Cues U4000; GS |
| Shifters | Rear: Shimano Cues U4000 |
| Speed | 9 |
| Rims | Merida Comp CC; 20mm inner rim width; Material: aluminium |
| Front Hub | Shimano TX505; 100x9mm; 32 Spoke; Centerlock |
| Rear Hub | Shimano TX505; 135x9mm; 32 Spoke; Centerlock |
| Spokes | Black steel |
| Front Tyre | Kenda Booster; 29x2.4" 2nd color option: Booster 29x2.4 tanwall |
| Rear Tyre | Kenda Booster; 29x2.4" 2nd color option: Booster 29x2.4 tanwall |
| Seat Post | Merida Comp CC; material: aluminium; 30.9mm diameter; in-line |
| Saddle | Merida Comp SL |
| Chainset | Shimano Cues UT400-1; 32 tooth chainset; material: aluminium ; Crank length: S - 165mm, (M-XXL) - 170mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano UN101 LL123 |
| Chain | KMC xGlide |
| Cassette | SunRace U9 CS-U980 9AZ; 11-46 teeth; 9 speed |
| Pedals | VP VPE 536 |
Merida Big Nine 2026 Size Chart
|
Frame Size |
Height cm |
Height Feet / Inches |
|
XS |
< 163 cm |
<5’4” |
|
S |
157 - 173 cm |
5’2” – 5’8” |
|
M |
167 - 183 cm |
5’6” – 6’0” |
|
L |
177 - 190 cm |
5’10” – 6’3” |
|
XL |
187 - 196 cm |
6’2” – 6’5” |
|
XXL |
> 192 cm |
>6’4” |
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Merida Big Nine 2026 Geometry Chart
| Size | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack | 606 | 606 | 615 | 624 | 634 |
| Reach | 432 | 452 | 472 | 492 | 512 |
| Head Tube Length | 95 | 95 | 105 | 115 | 125 |
| Head Tube Angle | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Fork Length | 506 | 506 | 506 | 506 | 506 |
| Chainstay Length | 430 | 433 | 436 | 439 | 442 |
| Wheelbase | 1123 | 1146 | 1173 | 1199 | 1226 |
| Top Tube Length (horizontal) | 591 | 611 | 633 | 655 | 678 |
| Standover Height | 704 | 704 | 710 | 731 | 752 |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 | 410 | 440 | 470 | 500 |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.3 | 75.3 | 75.3 | 75.3 | 75.3 |
| Tyre Size | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
All measurements are in mm unless otherwise stated.
The above table shows the standard geometry for the bicycle as shipped, other geometry configurations may be available with certain bikes. Please contact us via Live Chat to find out more.
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Merida Big Nine 40 Mountain Bike 2026 - Hardtail MTB
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