🚵‍♂️ 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.