Big Nine XT 2026

The Big Nine XT a speed and efficiency focussed XC hardtail mountain bike, made for blasting through your local woods or laps of an XC track. A lightweight carbon fibre frame, carbon wheels and cockpit plus rapid-fire wireless shifting for benchmark performance.

The XT features the brand new Shimano XT Di2 wireless groupset and offers up some serious cross-country speed thanks to our lightweight carbon fibre frame, FSA SCi30 carbon wheels and fast rolling 2.4" Maxxis Rekon tyres it'll make rapid progress whether on the race track or the trail.

Key features - 

• Lightweight CF3 carbon fibre frame with 2.4" tyre clearance
• Progressive geometry with Agilometer sizing for confident handling
• Fox 32 SC Performance 120mm air fork
• Shimano XT Di2 12 speed wireless drivetrain
• FSA SCi30 carbon wheelset and fast rolling Maxxis Rekon Race 2.4" tyres
• Shimano XT hydraulic disc brakes
• Carbon fibre seatpost and one piece cockpit

SIZING - 

• M: 167-183cm
• L: 177-190cm 
• XL: 187-196cm

Specifications::Big Nine XT

• Discipline: XC/Trail

• Material: Carbon

• Front Travel: 100mm

• Rear Travel: Hardtail

• Wheel Size: 29"

• Warranty: Lifetime

Frame - CF3 III - carbon; Boost axle standard, BSA BB standard, Max. tyre size 29" x 2.4"
Fork - Fox 32 SC Performance; Air; 100 mm travel; Tapered; 2 position remote lockout; 29x2.4" max. tyre size; 44 mm fork offset
Headset - Acros ICR Merida Integrated neck; Upper and lower IPS sealing
Stem - Length: (S-L) - 60mm, (XL-XXL) - 80mm
Handlebar - FSA SIC CF 1-piece cockpit; material: carbon; 760mm wide, -7°; (S-L) - 60mm rise, XL - 80mm rise
Grip - Merida Comp TR
Brake Type - Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake - Shimano XT M8200; 2 piston with Shimano RT-CL700; 180mm
Rear Brake - Shimano XT M8200; 2 piston with Shimano RT-CL700; 160mm
Front Tyre - Maxxis Rekon Race; 29x2.4" WT; tubeless ready; 3C MaxxTerra EXO
Rear Tyre - Maxxis Rekon Race; 29x2.4" WT; tubeless ready; 3C MaxxTerra EXO
Wheel Size - 29"
Rim - FSA SCi30; 110x14mm; 148x12mm; 30mm inner rim width; Centerlock;Shimano Microspline; material: carbon; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape installed)
Spokes - Part of wheelset - FSA SCi30
Front Hub - Part of wheelset - FSA SCi30
Rear Hub - Part of wheelest - FSA SCi30
Speeds - 12
Rear Derailleur - Shimano XT DI2 M8250; wireless; SGS
Shift Levers - Rear: Shimano XT DI2 M8250; wireless
Chain - KMC X12
Cassette - Shimano Deore M8200; 10-51 teeth; 12 speed
Chainset - Shimano XT M8200; 34 tooth chainset; Crank length: (S-M) - 170mm, (L-XXL) - 175mm
Bottom Bracket - Shimano BB-MT-801; 24mm
Pedals - Not included
Saddle - Prologo Akero R PAS; reycled; V-mount; incl. Merida minitool
Seat Post - FSA SL-K; MAT carbon; 30.9mm diameter; in-line