{"product_id":"merida-big-nine-xt-2026-carbon-xc-race-hardtail","title":"MERIDA BIG.NINE XT 2026 | Carbon XC Race Hardtail","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe MERIDA BIG.NINE XT 2026 is a wireless carbon XC race machine built for riders who demand speed, precision, and race-day reliability. Its CF3 carbon frame keeps weight low while delivering the stiffness and responsiveness needed for explosive climbs and hard accelerations, making it a sharp, focused platform for the most demanding cross-country tracks.\u003cbr\u003eUp front, the Fox 32 SC Performance fork delivers 100mm of controlled air-sprung travel through a stiff, tapered chassis, with a bar-mounted 2-position remote lockout that lets you firm up the suspension instantly for climbs, sprints, and smoother sections — keeping every watt focused on speed. FSA’s NS SIC one-piece carbon cockpit and SCi30 carbon wheels shave further weight off the build, sharpening handling while maximising efficiency on race day.\u003cbr\u003eShifting is handled by Shimano’s XT Di2 wireless drivetrain, delivering rapid, precise 12-speed gear changes under race pressure — fast, clean, and dependable whether you’re attacking a climb or navigating technical terrain. A Shimano XT crank and Deore freewheel (10-51T) provide a wide gear range for everything from steep ascents to fast descents, while Shimano XT M8200 brakes with 180mm\/160mm rotors deliver confident, consistent stopping power.\u003cbr\u003eThe frame itself benefits from Merida’s advanced engineering: Flex Stay seatstays and chainstays absorb trail vibration for reduced rider fatigue, an X-Taper headtube sharpens steering precision, and internal cable routing keeps the cockpit clean while protecting lines from the elements. Nano Matrix Carbon construction boosts impact resistance by up to 40%, and the frame is Di2-ready with a clean Wire Port cable entry at the headset.\u003cbr\u003eRolling on FSA SCi30 carbon wheels paired with Maxxis Rekon Race tyres (29x2.4” WT, tubeless ready, 3C MaxxTerra EXO), the Big.Nine XT 2026 is tubeless-ready out of the box for reduced rolling resistance and improved traction. Available in Dark Grey (Flash Teal) and Silk Gunmetal Grey (Holo Black), in sizes S–L, this race-ready hardtail weighs just 9.9kg (size M) with a max rider weight capacity of 135kg — a true lightweight carbon 29er built for riders chasing speed, control, and race-day efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cycling Gears Hub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53540772380979,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/cyclinggearshub.in\/products\/merida-big-nine-xt-2026-carbon-xc-race-hardtail","provider":"Cycling Gears Hub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}