Description
Merida Dirt 500 2027 Dirt Jump Bike
The Merida Dirt 500 2027 is a purpose-built 26 inch dirt jump bike designed for pump tracks, dirt jumps and developing bike-handling skills. Its TFS aluminium frame is paired with a Manitou Circus Expert Air fork offering 100 mm of front suspension travel, providing a focused setup for jumps, landings and technical riding.
A simple singlespeed drivetrain keeps maintenance straightforward, while hydraulic disc brakes provide controlled stopping power. Alexrims MD30 aluminium wheels and Kenda K-Rad tyres complete a build suited to repeated sessions on the jumps or pump track.
Key Specifications
- Fork: Manitou Circus Expert Air, 100 mm travel
- Frame: Merida TFS aluminium hardtail
- Wheel Size: 26 inch
- Drivetrain: Singlespeed with 14T rear cog
- Chainset: Merida Expert TR II
- Brakes: Hydraulic disc brakes
- Wheels: Alexrims MD30 aluminium
- Tyres: Kenda K-Rad K905, 26 x 2.3 front and rear
Built for Jumps and Pump Tracks
The Dirt 500’s dedicated aluminium frame and 26 inch wheels provide a focused platform for practising jumps, pumping through rollers and improving bike control. Unlike a conventional trail mountain bike, its setup is centred around dirt jump and pump track riding.
100 mm Manitou Circus Air Fork
The Manitou Circus Expert Air fork provides 100 mm of front suspension travel to help absorb impacts from landings and uneven surfaces. Its air-sprung design allows suspension setup to be adjusted for the rider.
Simple Singlespeed Drivetrain
A 14T rear cog and Merida Expert TR II chainset eliminate the complexity of multiple gears and shifters. This straightforward setup is well suited to short runs, jumps and pump track sessions.
26 Inch Wheels and Kenda Tyres
Alexrims MD30 aluminium wheels are paired with Kenda K-Rad K905 26 x 2.3 tyres. The wide tyres provide a substantial contact patch for riding on dirt jumps and pump tracks, while hydraulic disc brakes help control speed between runs.
Who It’s For
The Merida Dirt 500 2027 is ideal for riders looking for a dedicated dirt jump bike for pump tracks, jumps and skills progression. Its 100 mm suspension fork, 26 inch wheels and uncomplicated singlespeed drivetrain make it a practical choice for regular jump sessions.
Bike specifications are advised by the manufacturer and can be subject to change without prior warning.
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