Merida’s Big Nine and Big Seven hardtails offer premium tech at an entry-level price KEY STATS Travel: 100mm (Big Seven) or 120mm (Big Nine) fork Wheels: 650b (Big Seven) or 29in (Big Nine) Frame: Alu

Over the past few years, we’ve seen Chinese bikes get evermore popular and undercut their rivals. But this one is not only one of the cheapest, Matt reckons it’s one of the best in class, too. It’s a game changer…

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QJMotor launch wallet-friendly middleweight adventure pairing – priced from just £7499

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