Merida MATTS J. 20 RACE 2020
2020 Youth
Estimate price |
415$
Weight | 9.9 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 Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
MATTS J. 20, material: aluminium, 24" wheelsize, 135x9mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard
Suspension Fork
MERIDA MATTS J. 20 RACE, material: steel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano RD-M310
Shift Levers
MRX Comp Twist Shifter
Cassette
Shimano MF-TZ500, 14-34 teeth, 7 speed
Crank
MERIDA EXPERT JR, 28 teeth, 140 mm
Bottom Bracket
Bearing cartridge
Chain
KMC Z7
Wheels
Rims
MERIDA JR 20, material: aluminium
Tires
Kenda Kontact
Brakes
Brakes
V-Brake Linear
Brake Levers
Alloy Junior
Cockpit
Handlebar
MERIDA COMP JR, material: aluminium, 540mm width, 20mm rise
Headset
FSA TH888
Seat
Saddle
MERIDA COMP JR, steel rails
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 RACE completes the Merida Matts model. Merida released 172 bikes variations of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2020, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Merida MATTS J12 2020 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 197$. Merida MATTS 7. 40 2020 on the other hand costs 608$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Average price for Youth bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Youth bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 278$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Youth bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 377$. Comparing this to the average Youth bike price, we see that the price is 35.61% higher.
Youth bikes average weight
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Youth bike, we get 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.
Weighing 9.9 kg (21.83 lbs), the MATTS J. 20 RACE model is much lighter than average. To sum up, it’s 18.59% lighter than the average weight of Youth bikes.
Overview of components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a steel one, so, it can add some extra weight to your bike. However, steel is a pretty tough and durable material.
Wheels
The wheels on MATTS J. 20 RACE are the 20″ aluminum type. 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
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The MATTS J. 20 RACE comes with Rim brakes. Rim brakes are cheaper than hydraulic brakes, and also easier to maintain. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.