Bikes up to 60% offWe monitor over 40,000 bikes daily to find the best prices

Today’s Deals
Bike Comparison
    MATTS J. CHAMPION2026 Merida
    Recommended
    MSRP
    ($1,057)
    Where to Buy
    —
    $1

    At

    Category
    		General Youth
    Weight
    		26.7 lbs
    3.6
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		26″
    		Tektro Hydraulic Disc
    		CUES
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 9
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		120mm
    Brand Site

    merida-bikes.com

    Summary
    		The Merida MATTS J. CHAMPION is a 26″ aluminum frame general youth bike with mid-range components and tektro hydraulic disc brakes.

    Ask 99 Spokes

    Want to ask an actual human?

    Get free advice from a Gear Advisor at Jenson USA

    Text a Gear Advisor
    Similar Bikes
    Insights
    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)

    21 mph

    MATTS J. CHAMPION

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    MATTS J. CHAMPION2026 Merida
    Frame

    MATTS J. 26 TFS V, material: aluminium, 27.5x2.25" max. wheelsize, 135x9mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard

    BB Standard: BSA, Threaded

    Fork

    X-Fusion RC32 120mm, 120mm suspension travel, Lockout, 46mm fork offset, 27.5x2.4" max. wheelsize

    Travel: 120mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Bottom Bracket

    Squared LL123

    Headset

    FSA NO.55R/57SC/57B

    Stem

    MERIDA COMP CC, material: aluminium, 31.8mm diameter, 7° stem angle, 50mm

    Handlebar

    MERIDA CC, material: aluminium, 640mm width, 15mm rise

    Saddle

    MERIDA EXPERT JR

    Seatpost

    MERIDA COMP JR, 30.9mm diameter, 100mm diameter, 0mm setback, material: aluminium

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    VP VPE-229

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Cues U4000, GS

    Crank

    Prowheel A10B, 30 teeth, MAT Aluminium, 140 mm

    Shifters

    Limotec RM06 / Shimano Cues U4050, short reach

    Cassette

    SunRace U9 CS-U980 9AZ, 11-46 teeth, 9 speed

    Chain

    KMC xGlide

    Brakes

    Tektro HD-J2820, hydraulic disc brake, short reach

    Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    MERIDA CC, 17mm inner width, material: aluminium

    Spokes

    Stainless Black

    Front Hub

    Shimano TX505, 100x9mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock, 135x9mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

    Rear Hub

    Shimano TX505, 100x9mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock, 135x9mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, Centerlock

    Tires

    Front: Kenda Booster K1227, 26x2.2", foldable, Rear: Kenda Booster K1227, 26x2.2", foldable

    Disc Rotors

    Tektro TR160-35, 160mm

    Riders Also Compared