Merida Big.Nine 600 (2017)

The 2017 Merida Big.Nine 600 is a mid-range cross-country mountain bike. Rolling on light, tough Merida hoops clad in Maxxis treads, the 600 is a capable bike in tricky terrain and a speedster when opportunity presents. The frame is aluminum, light and responsive, working well with the Manitou fork to provide a comfortable, confident ride. Kit is commensurate: components include Tektro hydraulic disc brakes, SRAM's single-ring NX drivetrain, and Merida's own cockpit.
A good cross-country bike.