@@GuyKesTV what a great bike. Feel absolutely solid. Peddles are a bit naff though. Can't fault a £1200 price tag. Just need to take it bikepacking to give it a proper test
Amazing work from Merida, they've even put chain straight from KMC! Alu option is way more accessible for most, than new bikes rolling out in carbon only with poorest spec being the most affordable option.
Yes, this bike seems absolutely killer for the price of entry. I just wish there was a 27.5 inch option. I'm only 5 6". Other than that, the geo, the specs, and the aesthetics seems right on point.
This was the only bike I could get in covid times I was told there’s one medium available if you want it I said yes it was still in the box they didn’t even have one to look at, so I put a deposit down came home and watched this figured I’d made the right decision. It’s been brilliant to be fair, I fancy trying a full suspension bike but might hold out to see if Merida enter the SL ebike market and add some assist to my full sus I’m 50 in 3 years so it might be smart move.
So good that it played out for you Mark. I'll see what I can find out from my sources at Merida, but a lighter E-bike is definitely what's missing from their range right now
@@GuyKesTV yeah thanks I’ve learnt a lot on the big trail I’m actually subscribed now not sure why I wasn’t already, but yeah I’d be interested if you find out anything, I like the trek exe it’s just the price and I’m not sure about carbon frames.
Lindon and Lisa I love the Chisel. I’ve not video reviewed it, but there’s a written review here 👍🏻 www.bikeradar.com/reviews/bikes/mountain-bikes/specialized-chisel-comp-x1-review/
Worth mentioning that the big trail has a sram UDH as standard! My Ragley has a rather silly design with 6 Allen screws and it’s already come loose once.
This bike colour scheme is coming to the UK in October... after watching your live ride review I've decided to get one' but should I go for large as I'm 5'8
Tredz have these in a different colour for sale already, saying they had input on the bike design. I'm waiting on your ride review before I pull the trigger on one of these, will it be long?
Originally I ordered this 600 model at my LBS in overseas back in mid September, the shop said it should arrive by November. However, the shop called today and said the shipment is delayed till next year April/May coz the other components such as drivetrain etc. made by Shimano are in shortage, and so even if Merida could produce solely the frame on time, they couldn't deliver the complete bike!! Anyone facing similar problems?
Hi Guy, I was just wondering if you could recommend a decent mini pump to take on my travels just in case !!! Ideally one that fits inside my frame bag pls Kind Regards
Im 36 haven't. been mountain biking since my teens. Spent months on you tube down rabbit holes watching loads of bike channels. Im going to get back into biking been saving and ready to get my bike. I can't decide between Merida big trail 500/600. I think both are probably just fine for me I have the nagging feeling to go for 600 as specs are better, but do I really need that should I just be happy with 500? If anyone has advice that would be appreciated. Driving myself insane lol.
I’m a bit late to your comment, you already got a bike? I have the big trail 500 and it’s fine for getting into biking again. The 600 has better fork and brakes but I think you would only need or recognize those at a higher skill level. Maybe I will upgrade my fork and brakes later but currently I am happy with it.
No available in spain, and to be honest for that money you get a cragger 7 or 8 , with better specs and also a Whyte 629 v3 ( which i own now because it was available
HELP!!! My height is 1.73cm-1.74cm (5'7 - 5'8) and my inseam is 82cm (32). I take size M or L?? The page tells me size M but having a relaxed geometry (65.5 degrees) and having a short seat tube, I don't know if I would be comfortable in a size L. What do you recommend me?
I ride an old model of the Trek Marlin 7, which has a verte different geometry, so I'm new to this type of bike so I need help What do you recommend me ??
@@GuyKesTV I want a bike that will last me a long time (5 years) and with this bike I want to improve my skills and that the bike can adapt to my improvements. In addition to being able to adapt the bike for the type of mtb I want to do, I plan to do trail or freeride, but if I want to do more XC in the future, I can adapt it. Knowing this. What do you recommend size M or size L to close the conversation?
