2021 Merida Bikes Big Trail 500 XL
Build
700C/29 in × 2.4 in
Insights
Somewhat upright stack and reach vs trend of hardtail trail mtb bikes
Suspension sag unknown
Geometry may mis-represent actual riding geometry
Stack and Reach vs. Category Trend
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Geometry
| Stack | 659mm |
| Reach | 475mm |
| Stack to Reach Ratio | 1.39:1 |
| Seat Tube Length, C-T | 450mm |
| Top Tube Length, Effective/Horizontal Unknown | 645mm |
| Top Tube Slope | 20.8deg |
| Head Tube Angle | 65.5deg |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.5deg |
| Head Tube Length | 120mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 66.5mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 305.5mm |
| Chainstay Length | 435mm |
| Chainstay Length Horizontal | 429.9mm |
| Front-Center | 792.9mm |
| Front-Center Horizontal | 790.1mm |
| Wheelbase | 1220mm |
| Fork Offset/Rake | 41mm |
| Fork Length (Axle-To-Crown) | 550mm |
| Trail | 124.4mm very high |
| Mechanical Trail | 113.2mm |
| Wheel Flop | 47mm |
| Standover Height | 728mm |
| Tire to Pedal Spindle Distance With 175 mm cranks | 246mm |
| Pedal Spindle to Ground Clearance With 175 mm cranks | 130.5mm |
500 Build
| Wheel Size | 700C, 29 inch (622mm BSD) |
| Tire Width | 2.4in |
| Tire Outer Diameter | 743.9mm |
| Bike Length with Tires | 1963.9mm |
| Crank Length | 175mm |
| Handlebar Width | 780mm |
| Stem Length | 50mm |
| Suspension Type | Hardtail (Front suspension) |
| Bar Type | Flat Bar |
| Fork Travel | 140mm |
| Suspension Sag | Unknown |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Fork Material | Aluminum |
| Brake Type | Disc |
Source:https://www.merida-bikes.com/de-ch/bike/2012/bigtrail-500