Merida is the deepest range we stock, covering everything from a ₹29,990 hardtail to a ₹5.8 lakh aero road bike. That breadth is useful once you can read the naming, and confusing until you can. This guide covers what each family is for, how the numbers work, and which model suits which rider.
Contents
- The numbers run forwards
- The families
- Road: Reacto or Scultura
- Crossway, the hybrid range
- Big Seven, Big Nine and One-Twenty
- Three model years on sale at once
- Which Merida for which rider
- Frequently asked questions
The numbers run forwards
With Merida, a higher number means a higher specification. A Scultura 5000 sits above a Scultura 4000, and a Big.Nine 400 above a Big.Nine 300.
This is worth stating plainly because it is the opposite of Cannondale, where the numbers count down as the specification goes up. If you are cross-shopping the two brands, the two conventions will mislead you in opposite directions.
Within a family the frame stays broadly the same and the number tells you the build level. That is why the Reacto and Scultura guides work through wheels and groupsets rather than frames.
The families
| Family | Built for | From |
|---|---|---|
| Reacto | Aero road | ₹2,34,990 |
| Scultura | Lightweight and endurance road | ₹2,44,990 |
| Crossway | Hybrid and fitness | ₹30,990 |
| Big Seven | 27.5 inch hardtail mountain | ₹29,990 |
| Big Nine | 29 inch hardtail mountain | ₹46,990 |
| One-Twenty | Full suspension trail | ₹2,45,990 |
Road: Reacto or Scultura
Two carbon road platforms with different purposes, and the decision most road buyers face.
The Reacto is the aero bike: deeper tube profiles, an aero seatpost, built around holding speed on flat and rolling roads. The Scultura is the lightweight all-rounder, better on long climbs and generally more comfortable.
Both guides go through every build in detail, and both are worth reading before spending at this level. In short:
- Ghats, long climbs, all-day comfort: Scultura. The Scultura Endurance 4000 at ₹2,44,990 clears 35mm tyres and is our deepest road bike in stock.
- Flat and rolling roads, fast group rides: Reacto. The Reacto 4000 starts at ₹2,34,990.
- Best all-round buy: the Reacto 5000 2027 at ₹3,49,990 or the Scultura 5000 at ₹3,05,990, both with electronic shifting.
The ₹44,000 between the Scultura 5000 and the Reacto 5000 is essentially the aero frame, since the groupsets and wheels are comparable. If you climb regularly, the Scultura is both cheaper and better suited.
Crossway, the hybrid range
The Crossway is where Merida is most accessible, and it covers a wide span.
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
| Crossway 10 V | ₹30,990 |
| Crossway 20 | ₹41,900 |
| Crossway 40 | ₹49,990 |
| Crossway 100 | ₹63,990 |
| Crossway 300 | ₹78,990 |
The Crossway 300 for 2026 comes in five sizes from XXS, which is unusually thorough at this price and matters for riders that most ranges do not fit.
Big Seven, Big Nine and One-Twenty
The mountain range splits by wheel size and by suspension.
Big Seven uses 27.5 inch wheels and starts at ₹29,990, which is the cheapest bike in the entire Merida range. It runs from XS, which suits shorter riders better than a 29 inch wheel usually can.
Big Nine uses 29 inch wheels and spans an enormous range, from the Big Nine 60-3X at ₹46,990 through the Big.Nine 300 at ₹79,990 and the Big.Nine 400 at ₹1,24,990, up to the Big.Nine XT at ₹4,54,990.
One-Twenty 600 at ₹2,45,990 is the full suspension trail bike, with rear suspension as well as front. Worth it if you ride genuine trails rather than rough roads, and unnecessary if you do not.
Three model years on sale at once
Merida often has two or three model years available simultaneously, and the differences are sometimes cosmetic and sometimes substantial. This is where real money can be saved or wasted.
| Model | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Reacto 4000 | 2026 | ₹2,34,990 |
| Reacto 4000 | 2027 | ₹2,69,990 |
| Big.Nine 300 | 2025 | ₹73,990 |
| Big.Nine 300 | 2026 | ₹79,990 |
Check what actually changed before assuming the older one is a bargain. On the Reacto the 2027 bikes moved to a new frame with 32mm tyre clearance and a flexing seatpost, so the ₹35,000 buys a genuinely different bike rather than new paint. On the Scultura, by contrast, the 2025 and 2026 5000 are both ₹3,05,990, so there is no saving at all and you are choosing a colour.
Ask us which case applies to the model you are considering. It varies, and the answer is worth having before you order.
Which Merida for which rider
- First bike, tight budget. The Big Seven 15 at ₹29,990 for trails and rough roads, or the Crossway 10 V at ₹30,990 for city riding.
- Commuting and fitness. The Crossway 40 at ₹49,990 or the Crossway 300 at ₹78,990.
- Cross country trails. The Big.Nine 300 at ₹79,990.
- Long road rides and climbing. The Scultura Endurance 4000 at ₹2,44,990.
- Fast group rides and flat roads. The Reacto 5000 at ₹3,49,990.
The full range is in Merida bikes.
Frequently asked questions
Should I buy the previous model year to save money?
Only after checking what changed, because it varies enormously. The 2027 Reacto moved to a new frame with wider tyre clearance and a different seatpost, so the older bike is a different machine rather than a discounted one, and the saving is real but so is the difference. On the Scultura 5000, the 2025 and 2026 bikes are the same price, so there is nothing to save and the choice is colour. Ask which case applies before assuming a previous year is automatically a bargain.
Big Seven or Big Nine, 27.5 or 29 inch wheels?
29 inch wheels roll over obstacles more easily, carry speed better and are generally the faster choice on cross country trails, which is why most modern mountain bikes use them. 27.5 accelerates more quickly, feels more manoeuvrable in tight turns, and fits shorter riders better, since a large wheel in a small frame creates compromises. The Big Seven also starts at XS. If you are under about 165cm or ride tight technical trails, look at the Big Seven. Otherwise the Big Nine.
Is Merida sizing consistent across models?
No, and this catches people moving within the brand. The road models use alphabetical sizes from 3S or XXS upward on current bikes and numeric centimetre sizes on some older ones, while the Crossway uses both depending on the year, and the mountain range uses S to XL. Rider height ranges also differ between families, so your size on a Scultura is not automatically your size on a Crossway. Check the specific model, or send us your height and inseam.
Crossway or an entry level road bike for fitness riding?
It depends on your roads more than your goal. A road bike is faster and more efficient on decent tarmac but puts you in a lower position that takes weeks to adapt to and runs narrower tyres. The Crossway is comfortable immediately, more versatile, and easier in traffic because you sit up and can see. If your routes include genuinely rough sections or heavy traffic, the hybrid gets ridden more often, and the bike you actually ride beats the one that is theoretically faster.
Where does Merida sit against better known brands?
Merida is one of the largest bicycle manufacturers in the world, with a long history of building frames at high volume and a World Tour road team, so the engineering behind the range is serious rather than budget. What you tend to get is more specification for the money than the most heavily marketed brands, and less resale recognition. For a rider choosing on how the bike rides and what it is equipped with, that trade is usually favourable. Come and ride one rather than deciding from a badge.
Come and get sized
Merida is the range we hold most of, so there is a good chance we have your size in the store to try. Sizing differs between families, so check with us before ordering. You can ask TBA Guide with your height and the riding you do, or come to our Kondapur store. Prices are indicative and move with exchange rates and duty.
