Trail or XC hardtail? MERIDA BIG.TRAIL or BIG.NINE? | Which one is best for you?

If you're not sure whether you'd be best off with a trail hardtail or a cross-country hardtail, this video explains the differences in equipment and character between the two styles of bike and why they're very much different animals out on the trail. In one corner, we have the MERIDA BIG.NINE, a dyed in the wool cross-country machine, while flying the flag for trail hardtails is the latest MERIDA BIG.TRAIL. We cover why the equipment fitted to the bikes is different, the reasons for the radically different geometry of the frames and also where each bike has an advantage over the other and vice-versa, so you can figure out which one is likely to be the best bike for your kind of riding. To find out more about the range of MERIDA hardtails, including the BIG.NINE and BIG.TRAIL lineups, head to our site below: https://www.merida-bikes.com/en/bikef... If you'd like to find out pricing information, our national distributors would be more than happy to help. You can find their contact details below: https://www.merida-bikes.com/en/p/abo... Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:29 What sort of rider should have an XC hardtail? 0:39 What sort of rider should have a trail hardtail? 0:50 What are the features of a cross country hardtail? 2:24 How is a cross country hardtail's geometry different to a trail bike? 2:58 What are the features of a trail hardtail? 3:20 How is the kit on a trail bike different to a cross-country bike? 4:33 What sort of riding is a trail hardtail best suited to? 5:00 What sort of riding is an XC hardtail best suited to? ➤ Subscribe:    / @meridabikes-int   ➤ Website: https://www.merida-bikes.com/en ➤ Like:   / meridabikes   ➤ Follow:   / merida.bikes   ➤ Find a MERIDA dealer near you: https://www.merida-bikes.com/en/p/abo... Further videos of our latest products you might be interested in: How to set up a cross-country bike for a downcountry adventure:    • How to set up a cross-country bike for end...   Convert your bike to TUBELESS in SIX easy steps:    • Convert your bike to TUBELESS in SIX easy ...   How to get the right-sized MERIDA bike for you | Frame sizing basics explained:    • How to get the right sized MERIDA bike for...   #Merida #MeridaBikes #MoreBike #BIGTRAIL #BIGNINE #trailhardtail #crosscountry