Merida MATTS J16 2023
2023 Youth
Estimate price |
254$
Weight | 9.2 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 16" -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain Single Speed -
Brakes Coaster
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
J16 Alloy Coaster
Suspension Fork
Rigid Steel
Drivetrain
Cassette
18T
Crank
Steel 28T 89L BK
Chain
Z410A
Wheels
Front Hub
Steel NT
Rear Hub
Steel Coaster
Rims
Alloy Black
Spokes
Steel UCP
Tires
Kid Smooth 16 x 1.75"
Brakes
Brakes
Side Pull / Coaster in R.Hub.
Brake Levers
Kid Lever
Cockpit
Handlebar
Kid Alloy Rise 480
Seat
Saddle
Matts kid 16
Seatpost
Steel 22.2
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
About this model
MATTS J16 is part of the Merida Matts model. 172 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Take a sneak peek at all Merida Matts bikes models from 2023, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Merida MATTS J12 2023 is the cheapest bike model and costs 197$. Merida MATTS J. CHAMPION 2023 is the most expensive one and costs 791$.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Youth bikes
If you want an acceptable Youth bike you should know that the average price is 278$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Youth bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 229$. If we compare this with the average Youth bike cost we notice that the price is 21.4% smaller.
Average weight for Youth bikes
The average weight for Youth bikes is 11.74 kg (25.88 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Weighing 9.2 kg (20.28 lbs), the MATTS J16 model is much lighter than average. In other words, this model is 27.61% lighter than the average Youth bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork is made out of steel, so, it can add some extra weight to your bike. However, steel is a pretty tough and durable material.
Wheels size
The MATTS J16 2023 bike is equipped with 16″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. This wheel size is used on bike models like BMX, children, or folding bikes. In conclusion, you can use them better on-road, and less on technical terrain.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Merida MATTS J16 has Coaster brakes installed. Coaster brakes are among the oldest brake types you can find on a bike. However, they have flaws, especially if the chain falls off.