Merida BIG.NINE TR: suspension setup & specs
The Merida BIG.NINE TR is a trail hardtail with 120 mm of fork travel. This page lists the 3 current builds with fork and gives matching starting values for SAG and tyre pressure.
Calculate the setup for your Merida BIG.NINE TR →
All builds
Fork, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29" / 29".
| Build | Fork | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 | SR Suntour Raidon 34 2CR (120 mm) | – | €1,349 | Setup → |
| LIMITED | RockShox Reba RL (120 mm) | – | €1,749 | Setup → |
| 5000 | RockShox Reba RL (120 mm) | 11.8 kg | €2,799 | Setup → |
How it compares
At 120 mm, fork travel is 10 mm shorter than the median of the “trail hardtail” category (130 mm, 17 bikes). On travel, it slots in between the Merida BIG.NINE and the Merida ONE-FORTY in the Merida range. The frame is available in aluminium or carbon.
The lightest build, 5000, weighs 11.8 kg according to Merida – about 1.4 kg less than the category median (13.2 kg across 6 bikes with a stated weight). Prices for the Merida BIG.NINE TR start at €1,349 (600), below the category median of €2,000. The top build, 5000, costs €2,799. The fork line-up ranges from the SR Suntour Raidon 34 2CR to the RockShox Reba RL.
Setup notes for this spec
- Air fork (RockShox Reba RL): the air valve is on top of the left leg under a cap. Change pressure in small steps (about 5 psi (0.34 bar)) and cycle the fork a few times afterwards so the air chambers can equalise.
- Rebound: on RockShox suspension the rebound adjuster is red. Always count clicks from fully closed (clockwise to the stop) so you can return to any setting.
- Hardtail: only the fork needs setting up. With no rear suspension, rear tyre pressure is the key adjustment for comfort and grip.
Target SAG for the Merida BIG.NINE TR
SAG is the share of travel your weight already uses in the riding position. The table gives it straight in millimetres – read the O-ring on the stanchion and adjust the air pressure until it matches. Any figures from Merida take priority.
120 mm fork (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 20 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 24 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 26 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 24 mm |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
The values apply to 2.40″ wide tubeless tyres with a trail casing. With an inner tube add about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi), with an insert take off about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi). Stock tyres: Maxxis Rekon 29x2.4"; Maxxis Rekon 29x2.4" WT.
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.43 bar (21 psi) | 1.63 bar (24 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.55 bar (22 psi) | 1.75 bar (25 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.67 bar (24 psi) | 1.87 bar (27 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.79 bar (26 psi) | 1.99 bar (29 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.91 bar (28 psi) | 2.11 bar (31 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.03 bar (29 psi) | 2.23 bar (32 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.15 bar (31 psi) | 2.35 bar (34 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork
You will find a guide value for air pressure on the fork sticker or in the suspension makers’ charts. Our calculator also takes riding style and rebound into account. In the end, measured SAG is what counts.