Merida MATTS J. 24 RACE 2020
2020 Youth
Estimate price |
442$
Weight | 11.4 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 Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
MATTS J. 24, material: aluminium, 24" wheelsize, 135x9mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard
Suspension Fork
MERIDA MATTS J. 24 RACE, material: steel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano RD-M310
Shift Levers
MRX Comp Twist Shifter
Cassette
Sunrace CSM668, 11-34 teeth, 8 speed
Crank
MERIDA EXPERT JR, 28 teeth, 152 mm
Bottom Bracket
Bearing cartridge
Chain
KMC M700
Wheels
Rims
MERIDA JR 24, material: aluminium
Tires
Kenda K-Rat
Brakes
Brakes
V-Brake Linear
Brake Levers
Alloy Junior
Cockpit
Handlebar
MERIDA EXPERT JR, material: aluminium, 620mm width, 20mm rise
Headset
FSA TH888
Seat
Saddle
MERIDA EXPERT JR, steel rails
Seatpost
MERIDA CC, material: aluminium, 27.2mm diameter, 15mm setback
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
Model Overview
MATTS J. 24 RACE 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 2020, by clicking here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Merida MATTS J12 2020 has a starting price of 197$. Merida MATTS 7. 40 2020 on the other hand is the most expensive at 608$.
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.
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$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Youth bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
When Merida released this model in 2020, its price was 401$. In conclusion, this bike price is 44.24% higher than the price of the average Youth bike.
Youth bikes average weight
Youth bikes weigh an average of 11.74 kg (25.88 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
With a weight of 11.4 kg (25.13 lbs), Merida bike is slightly lighter than average. In conclusion, the average Youth bike weighs 2.98% more than MATTS J. 24 RACE.
MATTS J. 24 RACE components
Fork material
MATTS J. 24 RACE has a steel fork, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels
The wheels on MATTS J. 24 RACE are the 24″ aluminum type. 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
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The MATTS J. 24 RACE comes with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.