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    MSRP
    $549
    Where to Buy
    $1

    At

    $549

    At Trek

    Category
    General YouthGeneral Youth
    Weight
    19.0 lbs21.1 lbs
    2.4
    Aluminum
    Fork
    SteelAluminum
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    12″24″
    Brakes
    CoasterRim
    Groupset
    microSHIFT Acolyte
    Drivetrain
    Single-speed1 × 8
    Brand Site

    merida-bikes.com

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Merida MATTS J12 is a 12″ general youth bike with coaster 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)

    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 JUNIOR 12

    Alpha Silver Aluminum, 24''

    Fork

    Rigid steel Fork

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

    Bottom Bracket

    Sealed cartridge, 68mm

    Headset

    VP H721

    Integrated, sealed cartridge bearings

    Stem

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

    Handlebar

    MERIDA, 440mm width, 120mm rise

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

    Saddle

    MERIDA kid little

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

    Seatpost

    MERIDA JR, 22.2mm diameter, 0mm setback

    Pedals

    Wellgo, LU-P17

    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

    microSHIFT Acolyte M5180S, 34-38T max cog

    Crank

    ACE Single, 24 teeth

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

    Shifters

    microSHIFT Acolyte SL-M6285, 8 speed

    Cassette

    KT, 16 teeth, 1 speed

    microSHIFT Acolyte H083, 11-38, 8 speed

    Chain

    KMC Z410

    KMC Z8

    Chain Guide

    attached

    Brakes

    Tektro 985A caliper / attached

    Alloy linear-pull

    Brake Levers

    APSE BL-01 alloy

    Kids' alloy brake lever, black

    Wheels
    Rims

    MERIDA JR

    Alloy 24'', 28h

    Spokes

    Steel UCP

    Front Hub

    KT KT134 / KT KT305R coaster

    Formula alloy, 100mm ThruSkew

    Rear Hub

    KT KT134 / KT KT305R coaster

    Formula FM32 alloy, 135x5mm

    Tires

    Inova IA-2603, 12x2.125", wire

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

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