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Merida eBig NINE 500 EQ

Merida eBig NINE 500 EQ

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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
78%
Pedal assistance score
80%
Braking score
73%
Turning and low speed score
77%
Comfort score
80%
Handling score
80%
Controls score
90%
On-bike battery score
N/A
Off-bike battery score
N/A
Display score
N/A
Comments
Merida is a huge brand that usually offers good-value bikes the eBIG Nine is no exception. It's versatile: most at home on trails or a long commute, but it's not out of place in the city (though its not as convenient as a step-through design). It uses a Steps 7000 motor with lots of power and torque its the most refined Shimano motor we've tried. The trail mode in particular responds brilliantly to rider input up to its 32km/h limit. The eBIG Nine is efficient to pedal, with a comfortable riding position. It's a fun bike to ride, with lively but balanced handling that creates confidence on all surfaces. The Merida comes with a very good suspension fork and its wide-range 10-speed gears were appreciated by our testers. While it has full mudguards and a rear rack, there's no chain guard fitted. Overall, the eBIG Nine is good value for a versatile do-everything bike.

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Availability
Discontinued model

Specifications

Sizes available
3
Bike weight (kg)
N/A
Motor brand
Shimano
Motor model
Steps e7000
Motor location
Middle
Power (W)
250
Max assist torque (Nm)
60
Max assist speed (km/h)
32
Assist settings
N/A
Battery size (Wh)
500
Battery location
Down tube (top side)
Wheel size (inches)
29
Tyre width (mm)
51
Mudguards
Metal
Kickstand location
Rear mount
Rear rack
Lights
Gears
10 (trigger)
Suspension fork travel
Suspension seatpost
Brakes
Disc (hydraulic)
Frame warranty (years)
N/A
Battery and motor warranty (years)
N/A
Battery origin
N/A
Frame origin
N/A
Motor origin
N/A

Cost

Price
$4,499.00

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