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 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
Pedals
Marwi SP-202
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
Front: CST Jet C1820, 24x2.4", wire, Rear: CST Jet C1820, 24x2.4", wire
Brakes
Brakes
Power DS100
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+ belongs to the Merida Matts model. Merida launched 172 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Merida Matts bikes models from 2023, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Merida MATTS J12 2023 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 197$. Merida MATTS J. CHAMPION 2023 on the other hand costs 791$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Youth bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Youth bike that is reliable is 278$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Youth bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 608$. If we compare this with the average Youth bike cost we notice that the price is 118.71% higher.
Overview of components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has an aluminum one, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Wheels
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 Mechanical Disc brakes installed. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.