Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 24" -
Travel Front 50mm -
Fork Suntour XCT
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Groupset Altus -
Suspension Hardtail -
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
SR Suntour XCT-JR DS, Custom coil, 50mm suspension travel, 24x2.1" max. wheelsize
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano RD-M310
Shift Levers
Shimano Altus
Cassette
Sunrace CSM668, 11-34 teeth, 8 speed
Crank
MERIDA EXPERT JR, 28 teeth, 140 mm
Bottom Bracket
Bearing cartridge
Chain
Sunrace M84
Pedals
Marwi SP-202
Wheels
Front Hub
Joytech D761DSE, 100x9mm width front hub, 24 spoke holes
Rear Hub
Joytech D762TSE, 135x9mm width rear hub, 24 spoke holes
Rims
MERIDA JR 24+, material: aluminium
Spokes
Black steel
Tires
Kenda Small Block 8, 24x1.95", fold
Brakes
Brakes
Power DS100, 2 piston, hydraulic disc brake
Cockpit
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.
About this model
MATTS J. 24 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
The most economical model, the Merida MATTS J12 2023 has a starting price of 197$. Merida MATTS J. CHAMPION 2023 on the other hand is the most expensive at 791$.
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.
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, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Youth bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. 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.
MATTS J. 24 components
Fork
The MATTS J. 24 comes factory-installed with the Suntour XCT fork. This has a travel range of 50mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Wheels size
When it comes to wheels, the MATTS J. 24 bike is equipped with the 24″ aluminum model. 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 J. 24 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.