Merida MATTS J. 20+ 2020
2020 Youth
Estimate price |
575$
Weight | 9.56 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, 20" wheelsize, 135x9/100x9mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard
Suspension Fork
MERIDA MATTS J. 20+, material: aluminium
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 Z7
Wheels
Rims
MERIDA JR 20+, material: aluminium
Tires
CST Jet C1820
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro HD-M275
Disk Rotors
Tektro
Cockpit
Handlebar
MERIDA EXPERT JR, material: aluminium, 580mm width, 20mm rise
Headset
FSA TH888
Seat
Saddle
MERIDA COMP JR, cr-mo 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+ is a Merida Matts model. There are 172 bikes that carry this model name. 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
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.
Youth bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Youth bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 278$. However, even though the average price of a Youth bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 523$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that MATTS J. 20+ price is 88.13% higher than the average cost of a Youth bike.
Youth bikes average weight
Youth bikes weigh an average of 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.
With a weight of 9.56 kg (21.08 lbs), Merida bike is much lighter than average. To sum up, it’s 22.8% lighter than the average weight of Youth bikes.
MATTS J. 20+ components
Fork material
MATTS J. 20+ has an aluminum fork, 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. 20+ 2020 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
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.