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  PROLITE 66 TRIPLE BUTTED ALUMINIUM

  When creating high-end aluminium frames, we use our proven PROLITE 66 (6066) aluminium, as it is incredibly light and durable. In addition, it works exceptionally well with our hydroforming technology, allowing us to create complex shapes, featuring triple butted wall thicknesses, an almost carbon-like appearance and the best possible stiffness-to-weight ratio. While lesser alloys might be cheaper, it is the ideal choice for high-performance bicycle frames.

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  HFS - HYDRO FORMING SYSTEM

  Tubes are inserted into negative moulds and a hot emulsion of water and oil is forced through at pressure, enabling them to be formed into complex shapes.

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  FLEX STAY

  By using a specific tube shape and careful design of the seat- and chainstay of our hardtail bikes, we enable them to work like flat leaf springs, absorbing surface bumps and reducing vibrations. This makes the rear end more comfortable, can improve power delivery and has a positive impact on rider fatigue. In particular, on performance bikes that are ridden over long distances and uneven surfaces, this can have a great effect on the overall riding performance and enjoyment.

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  X-TAPER HEADTUBE

  Steering precision is vital to safe and confident handling, and the X-TAPER HEADTUBE allows us to significantly boost this precision. A larger headset diameter at the bottom paired with a smaller one at the top helps to deal with the strains modern riding and equipment can put on the headtube, all without adding unnecessary weight. It allows tapered forks to be fitted with ease and delivers precise and confidence-inspiring steering.

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  SMOOTH-WELDING

  This is a process we use to give a nice flat finish to our welds instead of the scaled, 'stack of coins' effect TIG welded joints often have. The welder uses the welding torch to go over the joint twice, helping to smooth out the filler material. It takes a lot of skill to do this, but it delivers strong and smart-looking frames that have the appearance of a carbon fibre frame at first look.

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  INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING

  On the majority of our frames, we run the gear and brake cables and hoses through the frame. The cables enter and exit the frame through smooth sockets, or we use one of our other systems like SMART ENTRY or WIRE PORT to be routed through. Running the cables inside the frame protects them from the elements, gives a clean and neat look and can offer aerodynamic advantages.

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  DOWN TUBE EXIT

  DOWN TUBE EXIT is a feature seen on some of our frames with internally routed cables. By slightly overlapping the downtube where it connects to the bottom bracket, it leaves a small space that allows cables to exit easily. This means they are easily accessible for routine maintenance or replacement, but it prevents excessive movement and noise that can cause wear and distraction.

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  SMART ENTRY

  Many of our frames offer internal cable routing, where the gear and brake cables are run through the frame for maximum protection and a clean look. Some internally run cables can rattle when riding over uneven surfaces, but our SMART ENTRY system prevents this from happening. Cables, housings and brake hoses are clamped under tension to prevent noisy cable movement. All inlets are completely interchangeable to deal with any kind of cable or wire.

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  REMOTE LOCK-OUT

  De voorvork en/of achterdemper van je MERIDA-fiets kunnen eenvoudig met een afstandsbediening vanaf het stuur worden geblokkeerd. Optimaal voor (race)bikers die razendsnel tussen de open en gesloten modus willen wisselen.

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  POST-MOUNT DISC

  Door de directe bevestiging van de Postmount remklauw aan de dropouts wordt het uitlijnen van de remklauwen makkelijker. Door verschillende adapters te gebruiken kunnen verschillende diameters van remschijven worden gebruikt.

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  C-S POST MOUNT DISC

  Door de remklauw aan de binnenkant van het frame te monteren kunnen de krachten beter op de ideale manier in het frame verdeeld worden en zit de remklauw beter beschermd tegen beschadigingen. Daarnaast geeft de interne kabelvoering een cleane look.

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  12-148 THRU-AXLE BOOST

  'Boost' hubs are 6mm wider and therefore the spokes run flatter, this results in a stiffer and stronger wheel. Especially with 29" and 650b+ wheels and in combination with a thru axle this is a big step forward. The chain-stay can also be made shorter because the bottom bracket is also wider and the chain line is moved outwards. This makes the bike even stiffer and more agile.

Geometries BIG NINE TEAM ISSUE mat zwart

Sizes	S(15")	M(17")	L(19")	XL(21")	XXL(23")
Top Tube length -TT (mm) :	585	605	625	645	665
Seatpost Tube - ST (mm) :	382	444	483	532	584
Seat Stay - CS (mm) :	433	433	433	433	433
Head Tube Angle - HTA (°) :	70	70	70	70	70
Seatpost tube angle - STA (°) :	73.5	73.5	73.5	73.5	73.5
Bottom bracket drop - BD (mm) :	65	65	65	65	65
Head Tube length - HT (mm) :	95	100	110	125	145
Fork length - FO (mm) :	506	506	506	506	506
Reach - R (mm) :	403	422	439	455	469
Stack - S (mm) :	614	619	628	642	661
Wheelbase - WB (mm) :	1080	1100	1121	1142	1163
Stand over height - SH (mm) :	688	740	771	816	859