{"product_id":"merida-big-trail-500-my26","title":"Merida Big Trail 500 - MY26","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe original Big Trail concept was the result of a few UK dealers discussing the ideal UK trail bike with the Merida R\u0026amp;D chief - simple: 140mm air fork, 29\" wheels, 1 x transmission and a dropper post.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow in its 2nd iteration Big Trail is a fun-packed and hugely capable trail bike. Its progressive geometry combines a steep 76.5° seat angle with a slack 64.0° head angle giving great climbing characteristics and plenty of stability when the terrain gets steep or rough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizing follows the Agilometer principle which means most sizes work for most body sizes so that riding style can be factored in. If you want to go fast, take the longer size, for agility, take a shorter size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"merida-specs\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eFrame\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eTFS - 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\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eFork\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eRockShox Psylo Silver RC; Air; 140 mm travel; platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eHeadset\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eAcros ICR Merida External neck; Upper and lower IPS sealing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eShift Levers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eFront: Shimano SL-MT500-L, Rear: Shimano CUES U6000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eRear Derailleur\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eShimano CUES U6000; GS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eSpeeds\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:4px 12px 4px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eCassette\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eShimano LG300; 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