Merida MATTS J. 20+ 2021
2021 Youth
Estimate price |
589$
Weight | 9.47 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 20" -
Groupset Altus -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 1 × 7 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
MATTS J. 20+, material: aluminium, 20x2.4" max. wheelsize, 135x9/100x9mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard
Suspension Fork
MERIDA MATTS J. 20+, material: aluminium, 20x2.4" max. wheelsize
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano RD-M310
Shift Levers
Altus
Cassette
Shimano MF-TZ500, 14-34 teeth, 7 speed
Crank
MERIDA EXPERT JR, 28 teeth, 127 mm
Bottom Bracket
Bearing cartridge
Chain
KMC NS8
Wheels
Front Hub
Joytech D041DSE / Joytech D242TSE, 100x9mm width front hub, 20 spoke holes, 135x9mm width rear hub, 24 spoke holes
Rear Hub
Joytech D041DSE / Joytech D242TSE, 100x9mm width front hub, 20 spoke holes, 135x9mm width rear hub, 24 spoke holes
Rims
MERIDA JR 20+, material: aluminium
Tires
CST Jet C1820, 20x2.4", 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
FSA TH888
Seat
Saddle
MERIDA COMP JR
Seatpost
MERIDA CC, material: aluminium, 27.2mm diameter, 15mm setback
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
About this model
MATTS J. 20+ belongs to the Merida Matts model. Merida released 172 bikes variations of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2021, by clicking on this link.
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
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Youth bikes average price
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Youth bike is 278$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Youth bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
When Merida released this model in 2021, its price was 535$. Comparing this to the average Youth bike price, we see that the price is 92.45% higher.
Youth bikes average weight
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Youth bike is 11.74 kg (25.88 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
much lighter than average, MATTS J. 20+ has a weight of 9.47 kg (20.88 lbs). In short, the average Youth bike weight is 23.97% higher than this one.
MATTS J. 20+ 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 size
The MATTS J. 20+ 2021 bike is equipped with 20″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. The 20″ wheels are a good fit for folding bikes, BMX, or children 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 J. 20+ has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.