Big Seven 20 2026

Merida's expertise for over 50 years has been building bombproof aluminium hardtails. The latest generation follows modern mountain bike trends - a longer reach combined with a shorter stem. The geometry features a steeper seat angle and slacker head angle for greater off-road capability but without compromising everyday usability.

The sophisticated TFS frames feature: full internal cable routing for a clean, neat set up, tapered headtube offering future upgrade potential inboard disc brake mounts protect the brake and maximise stopping power dropper post ready.

Key features - 

• Updated TFS aluminium frame with clearance for 2.4" tyres
• Trail ready geometry for confident off-road handling
• 120mm Suntour suspension fork
• Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes
• Shimano 1 x 8 drivetrain
• 27.5" wheels with Shimano hubs and Kenda tyres
• Size tuned Merida finishing kit

SIZING - 

• XXS: >140cm
• XS: 140-156cm 
• S: 157-173cm

Specifications::Big Seven 20

• Discipline: Trail

• Material: Aluminium

• Front Travel: 120mm

• Rear Travel: N/A

• Wheel Size: 27.5"

• Warranty: Lifetime

Frame - TFS V - 6061 aluminium, double butted and technoformed. Tapered head tube. Chain stay mounted disc brake. Internal cable routing. Mudguard and kick stand mounts. BSA threaded BB. 135mm x 9mm axle. Max. tyre size 27.5" x 2.4"
Fork - SR Suntour XCM32 NLO; Coil; 120 mm travel; lockout; 29x2.4" max. tyre size
Headset - FSA NO.55R/57SC/57B
Stem - Merida Comp CC; material: aluminium; 31.8 mm diameter; 7 degree rise
Handlebar - Merida CC; material: aluminium; 15mm rise; (XXS-XS) - 700mm wide, S - 720mm wide
Grip - Merida EC
Brake Type - Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake - Shimano MT200; hydraulic brake with Shimano RT10; 160 mm
Rear Brake - Shimano MT200; hydraulic brake with Shimano RT10; 160 mm
Front Tyre - Kenda Booster; 27.5x2.4"
Rear Tyre - Kenda Booster; 27.5x2.4"
Wheel Size - 27.5"
Rim - Merida Comp CC; 20mm inner rim width; material: aluminium
Spokes - Black steel
Front Hub - Shimano TX505; 100x9mm; 32 Spoke; Centerlock
Rear Hub - Shimano TX505; 135x9mm; 32 Spoke; Centerlock
Speeds - 8
Rear Derailleur - Shimano Essa RD-U2000-8; GS
Shift Levers - Rear: Shimano Essa SL-315-8R
Chain - KMC Z8.3
Cassette - Shimano CS-HG300-8; 11-45 teeth; 8 speed
Chainset - Prowheel Epro-MD26S; 32 tooth chainset; material: aluminium; Crank length: 165mm
Bottom Bracket - Shimano UN101 LL123
Pedals - VP VPE 536
Saddle - Merida Sport
Seat Post - Merida Comp CC; material: aluminium; 30.9mm diameter; in-line