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    MSRP
    ($393)$549
    Where to Buy
    $1

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    $549

    At Trek

    Category
    General YouthGeneral Youth
    Weight
    21.8 lbs21.1 lbs
    2.0
    2.4
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    SteelAluminum
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    20″24″
    Brakes
    RimRim
    Groupset
    AltusmicroSHIFT Acolyte
    Drivetrain
    1 × 71 × 8
    Brand Site

    merida-bikes.com

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Merida MATTS J. 20 RACE is a 20″ aluminum frame general youth bike with modest components and rim brakes.
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    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    12 mph

    2020 MATTS J. 20 RACE

    18 mph

    2024 Wahoo 24 Path

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    MATTS J. 20, material: aluminium, 24" wheelsize, 135x9mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard

    BB StandardBSA, Threaded

    Alpha Silver Aluminum, 24''

    BB StandardBSA, Threaded

    Fork

    MERIDA MATTS J. 20 RACE, material: steel

    Wahoo 24'' alloy, V-brake bosses, ThruSkew 5mm QR

    Bottom Bracket

    Bearing cartridge

    Sealed cartridge, 68mm

    Headset

    FSA TH888

    Integrated, sealed cartridge bearings

    Stem

    Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length

    Handlebar

    MERIDA COMP JR, material: aluminium, 540mm width, 20mm rise

    Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 580mm width

    Saddle

    MERIDA COMP JR, steel rails

    Kids' padded, integrated seatpost, Blendr light mount, 31.6x270mm

    Seatpost

    MERIDA CC, material: aluminium, 27.2mm diameter, 15mm setback

    Pedals

    Marwi SP-202

    Kids' Satellite, 9/16 thread

    Grips

    Size: 24" wheel, Kids' grip, 108mm width, lock-on; Size: 24" wheel, Kids' grip, 110mm width; Size: 24" wheel, Kids' grip, 108mm width

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano RD-M310

    microSHIFT Acolyte M5180S, 34-38T max cog

    Crank

    MERIDA EXPERT JR, 28 teeth, 140 mm

    Alloy, 28T steel ring, chainguard, 127mm length

    Shifters

    MRX Comp Twist Shifter

    microSHIFT Acolyte SL-M6285, 8 speed

    Cassette

    Shimano MF-TZ500, 14-34 teeth, 7 speed

    microSHIFT Acolyte H083, 11-38, 8 speed

    Chain

    KMC Z7

    KMC Z8

    Brakes

    V-Brake Linear

    Alloy linear-pull

    Brake Levers

    Alloy Junior

    Kids' alloy brake lever, black

    Wheels
    Rims

    MERIDA JR 20, material: aluminium

    Alloy 24'', 28h

    Front Hub

    Formula alloy, 100mm ThruSkew

    Rear Hub

    Formula FM32 alloy, 135x5mm

    Tires

    Kenda Kontact

    Bontrager Connection Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 24x2.00''

    Accessories
    Stand

    center type alloy

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