🚵♂️ 2026 Merida Big Trail 500 – Mokka (Brown)
Hardcore Trail Hardtail. Serious Spec. Real UK Trail DNA.
The 2026 Merida Big Trail 500 takes the hugely successful Big Trail formula and turns the dial up. Built for riders who want more control, more power, and more confidence when the trails get steeper, rougher, and faster.
At its heart is Merida’s modern trail geometry, paired with a RockShox Psylo Silver RC 140mm air fork, Shimano CUES 1x10 drivetrain, and powerful SRAM DB4 4-piston brakes. Add a long-travel dropper post and high-volume Maxxis tyres, and you’ve got a hardtail that punches well above its price point.
Designed from the ground up for UK trail riding, the Big Trail 500 delivers the same fun, aggressive ride feel as its higher-end siblings — with a spec that makes sense for real riders.
⭐ Key Features
Modern Trail Geometry – Long reach, slack 64° head angle, steep 76.5° seat angle
RockShox Psylo Silver RC Fork – 140mm air-sprung travel with platform damping
29” Boost Wheels – Wide rims with aggressive trail tyres
Shimano CUES 1x10 Drivetrain – Durable, simple, and trail-ready gearing
SRAM DB4 4-Piston Brakes – Powerful, consistent braking on steep descents
Dropper Seatpost Fitted – Up to 230mm travel depending on size
Agilometer Sizing System – Choose stability or agility based on riding style
Hardcore Hardtail Capability – Built to charge harder than traditional XC bikes
🧠 Ride Feel & Geometry
The Big Trail 500 is designed to inspire confidence on demanding trails:
Slack 64.0° head angle keeps the bike stable when the trail gets steep or rough
Steep 76.5° seat angle improves climbing efficiency and rider positioning
Long, low, progressive layout delivers confidence without feeling sluggish
Agilometer sizing allows riders to choose size based on riding style, not just height
It climbs efficiently, descends confidently, and feels composed at speed — exactly what a modern trail hardtail should do.
🎯 Who Is It For?
Riders who want a hardcore trail hardtail without going full suspension
Trail centre and natural-terrain riders who value control and confidence
Riders upgrading from entry-level hardtails to something genuinely capable
Anyone who wants modern geometry, big brakes, and real trail suspension
🔑 Why Choose the Big Trail 500?
Designed specifically around UK trail riding
140mm RockShox air fork adds serious trail capability
SRAM DB4 4-piston brakes deliver real downhill stopping power
Shimano CUES drivetrain built for durability and simplicity
Wide rims and aggressive Maxxis tyres for grip and confidence
One of the best-value hardcore hardtails in the Merida lineup
The 2026 Merida Big Trail 500 – Mokka (Brown) is a modern trail hardtail built to ride harder.
With 140mm RockShox suspension, SRAM 4-piston brakes, Shimano CUES drivetrain and aggressive 29” tyres, it delivers serious trail performance without the full-suspension price tag.