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Merida eBIG NINE 300SE review

Merida eBIG NINE 300SE

CHOICE Expert Rating

73%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Battery is located on the top side of the frame's down tube; it was flush with the frame and felt secure.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Uphill climb required a high level of pedal assist in order to feel comfortable.
  • Must be very careful if removing the battery as it is slides out towards the same side as the key, which must be held open while you slide the battery out.
  • Front light not supplied; extra purchase necessary.

Type

Bike type
Tour
Frame type
Full frame
Cargo type
Not applicable
Drive type
Chain

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
73%
Pedal assistance score
70%
Braking score
80%
Turning and low speed score
80%
Comfort score
65%
Handling score
70%
Controls score
65%
On-bike battery score
75%
Off-bike battery score
68%
Display score
80%
Comments
The Merida eBIG Nine 300SE is a mid-drive bike that didn't feel as powerful as expected. We had to use the maximum pedal assist of the motor to feel comfortable going up hills. Overall comfort was not high, with the bike feeling a bit more rigid than most, and its handlebar grips lacked softness and contours.

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Specifications

Sizes available
3
Bike weight (kg)
22
Motor brand
Shimano
Motor model
E7000
Motor location
Middle
Power (W)
250
Max assist torque (Nm)
60
Max assist speed (km/h)
25
Assist settings
3
Battery size (Wh)
504
Battery location
Down tube (top side)
Wheel size (inches)
29
Tyre width (mm)
51
Mudguards
Kickstand location
Rear mount
Rear rack
Lights
Gears
9 (trigger)
Suspension fork travel
Suspension seatpost
Brakes
Disc (hydraulic)
Frame warranty (years)
Lifetime
Battery and motor warranty (years)
2
Battery origin
China
Frame origin
Taiwan
Motor origin
N/A

Cost

Price
$2,999.00

Features

Walk mode
Thumb throttle
Quick release seatpost
Quick release wheels
Yes (rear)

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