Merida MATTS J. 24+ 2021
2021 Youth
Estimate price |
629$
Weight | 10.4 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 24" -
Groupset Altus -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 1 × 8 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
MATTS J. 24+, material: aluminium, 24x2.4" max. wheelsize, 135x9/100x9mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard
Suspension Fork
MERIDA MATTS J. 24+, material: aluminium, 24x2.4" max. wheelsize
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano RD-M310
Shift Levers
Altus
Cassette
Sunrace CSM668, 11-34 teeth, 8 speed
Crank
MERIDA EXPERT JR, 28 teeth, 140 mm
Bottom Bracket
Bearing cartridge
Chain
Sunrace M84
Wheels
Front Hub
Joytech D761DSE / Joytech D762TSE, 100x9mm width front hub, 24 spoke holes, 135x9mm width rear hub, 24 spoke holes
Rear Hub
Joytech D761DSE / Joytech D762TSE, 100x9mm width front hub, 24 spoke holes, 135x9mm width rear hub, 24 spoke holes
Rims
MERIDA JR 24+, material: aluminium
Tires
CST Jet C1820, 24x2.4", wire
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro HD-M275, 2 piston
Disk Rotors
Tektro, 160mm, 140mm
Cockpit
Stem
MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: aluminium, 31.8mm diameter, -5° stem angle, 60 mm
Handlebar
MERIDA EXPERT JR, material: aluminium, 620mm width, 0mm rise
Headset
VP Z104AE
Seat
Saddle
MERIDA EXPERT JR
Seatpost
MERIDA CC, material: aluminium, 27.2mm diameter, 15mm setback
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
Model Overview
MATTS J. 24+ completes the Merida Matts model. Merida launched 172 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Merida Matts bikes models from 2021, here.
Model range prices
Merida MATTS J16 2021 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 229$. On the other hand, Merida MATTS J. CHAMPION 2021, is the most expensive and costs 702$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Youth bikes
If you want an acceptable Youth bike you should know that the average price is 278$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Youth bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2021 for 572$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that MATTS J. 24+ price is 105.76% more expensive than the average cost of a Youth bike.
Average weight for Youth bikes
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Youth bike, we get 11.74 kg (25.88 lbs). An easier bike will give you a big advantage in climbs. However, a heavier bike can gain speed when you descend.
Weighing 10.4 kg (22.93 lbs), the MATTS J. 24+ model is considerably lighter than average. In other words, this model is 12.88% lighter than the average Youth bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of aluminum, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Wheels
The MATTS J. 24+ 2021 bike is equipped with 24″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. This wheel size is used on bike models like BMX, children, or folding bikes. In conclusion, they are great for flat ground or very easy trails.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The MATTS J. 24+ has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.