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    MSRP
    ($886)
    ($1,013)
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    General YouthGeneral Youth
    Weight
    21.2 lbs21.8 lbs
    2.4
    3.0
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    26″26″
    Brakes
    Mechanical DiscMechanical Disc
    Groupset
    ClarisApex, FSA
    Drivetrain
    2 × 81 × 11
    Brand Site

    merida-bikes.com

    merida-bikes.com

    Summary
    The Merida MISSION J ROAD and Merida MISSION J CX are both 26″ aluminum frame general youth bikes with mechanical disc brakes. The MISSION J ROAD has higher gearing, while the MISSION J CX has better components.
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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)

    32 mph

    MISSION J ROAD

    24 mph

    MISSION J CX

    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

    MISSION J. ROAD LITE, material: aluminium, 26" wheelsize, 100x9/135x9mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard

    BB StandardBSA, 100mm, Threaded

    MISSION J. ROAD LITE, material: aluminium, 26" wheelsize, 100x9/135x9mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard

    BB StandardBSA, 100mm, Threaded

    Fork

    MISSION J. ROAD LITE, Tapered, material: aluminium

    MISSION J. ROAD LITE, Tapered, material: aluminium

    Bottom Bracket

    Cartridge Bearing

    Cartridge Bearing

    Headset

    MERIDA M2331 Neck

    MERIDA M2331 Neck

    Handlebar

    MERIDA EXPERT SL, material: aluminium

    MERIDA EXPERT SL, material: aluminium

    Saddle

    MERIDA EXPERT JR

    MERIDA EXPERT JR

    Seatpost

    MERIDA COMP ROAD, material: aluminium, 27.2mm diameter, 12mm setback

    MERIDA COMP ROAD, material: aluminium, 27.2mm diameter, 12mm setback

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Claris, SS

    SRAM Apex1

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Claris

    Crank

    Lasco Junior ROAD, 46-34 teeth, 155 mm

    FSA Tempo, 34 teeth, 155 mm

    Shifters

    Shimano Claris

    SRAM Apex1

    Cassette

    Sunrace CS8, 11-28 teeth, 8 speed

    Sunrace CSMS8, 11-42 teeth, 11 speed

    Chain

    KMC M700

    KMC X11

    Brakes

    Promax MTD

    Promax MTD

    Brake Levers

    Shimano Claris

    SRAM Apex1

    Wheels
    Rims

    MERIDA MISSION J ROAD, 16mm inner width, 22mm height, material: aluminium

    MERIDA MISSION J CX, 20mm inner width, 17mm height, material: aluminium

    Front Hub

    QR

    QR

    Rear Hub

    QR

    QR

    Tires

    Maxxis Detonator

    Kenda K1047

    Disc Rotors

    Promax G160

    Promax G160

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