Merida MATTS 20 Review

Merida MATTS 20 Review

Price: 699 €
category: Beginners-Bike
Frame Material: Aluminium
Weight: 14,82 kg
Wheel Size: 27,5"
Travel Front: 100 mm
Model Year: 2024
  • strong brakes (compared to bikes in the same price range)
  • 25 years warranty
  • with 14,82 kg lighter than comparable bikes
  • value for money could be better
  • there are stronger bikes in the downhill
  • uphill a bit sluggish
  • there are better groupsets
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

Overall Bike Check

The most importanten ratings of the Merida MATTS 20 in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Beginners-Bike up to 800 €) .

Value for Money Check

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how many bike you get for 699 €.

Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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XS
S
M
L
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Wheelsize
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27,5
27,5
27,5
27,5
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-
Stack
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602
607
618
628
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-
Reach
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372
380
392
399
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Top Tube Length
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536
546
561
571
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-
Seat Tube Length
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343
381
432
470
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Seat Tube Angle
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74,5
74,5
74,5
74,5
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-
Head Tube Length
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95
100
110
120
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Head Tube Angle
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69,5
69,5
70
70
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-
Bottom Bracket Drop
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65
65
65
65
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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-
-
-
-
-
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Chainstay Length
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430
430
430
430
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Wheelbase
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1039
1050
1060
1071
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-
Standover Height
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582
612
664
694
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Specification
  • Frame MATTS 7. SPEED II, 135x9mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard
  • Frame Material Aluminium
  • Fork SR Suntour XCT30 HLO Coil 100 mm suspension travel Lockout 27.5x2.25" max. wheelsize
  • Spring Unit coil
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Gearrange 445%
  • Drivetrain 3x7
  • Gear Lever Shimano ST-EF505
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano RD-M360
  • Crank Shimano TY301 42-34-24 teeth 170 mm-XS/S, 175 mm-M up
  • Cassette Sunrace CSM668
  • Chain KMC Z8.1
  • Brake Set Tektro M275
  • Brake Rotors 160/160
  • Rims MERIDA CC
  • Front Hub Shimano TX505 Centerlock
  • Rear Hub Shimano TX505 Centerlock
  • Tires Front MERIDA K1080 27.5x2.2" wire
  • Tires Rear MERIDA K1080
  • Saddle MERIDA Sport comfort
  • Seat Post MERIDA CC 27.2 mm diameter 15 mm setback material: aluminium
  • Stem MERIDA CC material: aluminium 31.8 mm diameter 17° stem angle 80 mm-XS/S/M, 90 mm-L
  • Handle Bar MERIDA CC material: aluminium 640 mm width 25 mm rise
  • Handle Bar Width 640
  • Head Set FSA NO.10P Neck15

Expirience with the Merida MATTS 20

Ludwig Döhl The MATTS 20 bridges the gap between a youth bike and an adult bicycle. On the scale, the Racebike von Merida with 14,82 kg looks good. Most Racebike in the price range until under 800 Euro are heavier. The 430 mm short chainstays make for playful handling. On long tours, the comfortable seating position ensures a relaxed back. If you love crisp downhill runs, there are other Racebike around under 800 Euro that would suit you better. Despite small weaknesses, above all, this argument is likely to convince: the Tektro brake will slow you down excellently. With the competitors you need deeper pockets for the same braking force. The guarantee of 25 years proves that Merida is behind its products. Pay attention when selecting your size: the Merida Hardtail sizing runs small.

About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.