Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
-
-
Frame aluminium -
Wheels 24" -
Groupset Altus -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 1 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical 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, MUK 5 Hanger
Suspension Fork
MERIDA MATTS J. 24+, material: aluminium, 24x2.4" max. wheelsize
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano RD-M310
Shift Levers
Altus
Cassette
Sunrace CSM668, 11-34 teeth, 8 speed
Crank
MERIDA EXPERT JR, 28 teeth, 140 mm
Bottom Bracket
Bearing cartridge
Chain
Sunrace M84
Wheels
Front Hub
Joytech D761DSE / Joytech D762TSE, 100x9mm width front hub, 24 spoke holes, 135x9mm width rear hub, 24 spoke holes
Rear Hub
Joytech D761DSE / Joytech D762TSE, 100x9mm width front hub, 24 spoke holes, 135x9mm width rear hub, 24 spoke holes
Rims
MERIDA JR 24+, material: aluminium
Spokes
Black steel
Tires
CST Jet C1820, 24x2.4", wire
Brakes
Brakes
Power DS100
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
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.
Model Overview
MATTS J. 24+ is part of the Merida Matts model. There are 172 bikes that carry this model name. Check out the entire range from 2022 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Merida MATTS J12 2022 is the cheapest bike model and costs 197$. Merida MATTS J. CHAMPION 2022 is the most expensive one and costs 973$.
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.
Average price for Youth bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Youth bike is 278$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Youth bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
This bike was released in 2022 and its price was 596$. Comparing this to the average Youth bike price, we see that the price is 114.39% higher.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork is made out of aluminum, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the MATTS J. 24+ model has 24″ aluminum wheels. The 24″ 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
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Merida MATTS J. 24+ is equipped with Mechanical Disc brakes. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.