MERIDA BIG SEVEN 100 HARD TRIAL
BIG SEVEN – FROM MIDDLE GROUND RIGHT TO THE POINT
Since the laws of physics say that force is the product of mass times acceleration, then here is the result for bikers: the lighter a bicycle is, the more quickly it can move. This is a good reason, not only for racers, to think about using a 27.5” hardtail – but certainly not the only. Similar to its “big brother” BIG.NINE, the BIG.SEVEN wins you over with a smooth ride, modern control and powerful traction. These are precisely the qualities that give the bike “in the middle” its advantages compared to the MATTS 26 incher.
Since 2014, we have positioned the BIG.SEVEN precisely between our 29er BIG.NINE hardtail and MATTS, the 26-inch classic. But it is not exactly the middle of the wheel sizes that make a 27.5” bike interesting: a diameter of 25mm separates that BIG.SEVEN from the MATTS, and a further 38mm from the BIG.NINE. This is precisely where advantages can be found, especially for beginners and recreational racers: since mainly the wheels determine how quick a bike can be, they should be as light as possible – it is obvious that small wheels have to be lighter than big ones. Therefore, the BIG.SEVEN really does combine the best of both worlds; it rides more smoothly than a 26 incher and has a weight advantage over a 29er. And because this concept is a real winner for the BIG.SEVEN, the changes for 2016
| FRAME | BIG.SEVEN TFS |
|---|---|
| FORK | Suntour SR 27 XCM HLO 100 |
| DERAILLEUR FRONT | Shimano M3000 |
| DERAILLEUR REAR | Shimano Alivio |
| SHIFTERS | Shimano Altus rapidfire |
| BRAKES | Tektro Auriga hydraulic 180 / Tektro Auriga hydraulic 160 |
| CHAINWHEEL | SR XCM 40-30-22 CG (BSA) |
| CHAIN | KMC X9 |
| HUBS | Alloy Disc / Alloy Disc cassette |
| RIM | Merida Big 7 comp D |
| FREEWHEEL | Shimano CS-HG200-9 11-34 |
| TIRES | Maxxis Ikon 27.5 2.2 fold |
| SPOKES | Black stainless |
| HANDLEBAR STEM | MERIDA Comp OS 6 |
| HANDLEBAR | MERIDA pro OS 680 R12 |
| HEADSET | FSA No. 572/61BP1 |
| SEAT POST | MERIDA comp SB12 27.2 |
| SADDLE | Merida Sport 5 |
| PEDAL | XC pro alloy |
| WEIGHT | 13.40 kg |
MERIDA BIG SEVEN 100 HAD TRIAL
BIG SEVEN – FROM MIDDLE GROUND RIGHT TO THE POINT
Since the laws of physics say that force is the product of mass times acceleration, then here is the result for bikers: the lighter a bicycle is, the more quickly it can move. This is a good reason, not only for racers, to think about using a 27.5” hardtail – but certainly not the only. Similar to its “big brother” BIG.NINE, the BIG.SEVEN wins you over with a smooth ride, modern control and powerful traction. These are precisely the qualities that give the bike “in the middle” its advantages compared to the MATTS 26 incher.
Since 2014, we have positioned the BIG.SEVEN precisely between our 29er BIG.NINE hardtail and MATTS, the 26-inch classic. But it is not exactly the middle of the wheel sizes that make a 27.5” bike interesting: a diameter of 25mm separates that BIG.SEVEN from the MATTS, and a further 38mm from the BIG.NINE. This is precisely where advantages can be found, especially for beginners and recreational racers: since mainly the wheels determine how quick a bike can be, they should be as light as possible – it is obvious that small wheels have to be lighter than big ones. Therefore, the BIG.SEVEN really does combine the best of both worlds; it rides more smoothly than a 26 incher and has a weight advantage over a 29er. And because this concept is a real winner for the BIG.SEVEN, the changes for 2016