Merida MATTS 7. 20 Review

Merida MATTS 7. 20 Review

Merida MATTS 7. 20 Review

Price: 649 €
category: Beginners-Bike
Frame Material: Aluminium
Weight: 13,81 kg
Wheel Size: 27,5"
Travel Front: 120 mm
Model Year: 2023 (carry over model from 2022)
  • strong brakes (compared to bikes in the same price range)
  • 25 years warranty
  • light: 13,81 kg
  • there are bikes with a better value for money out there
  • competitors ride better in the downhills
  • up the hill, it´s not the fastest bike
  • 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 MATTS 7. 20 in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Beginners-Bike up to 800 €) .

    VALUE for MONEY CHECK

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    Summary

    Expirience with the Merida MATTS 7. 20

    Merida MATTS 7. 20 Review You love to ride your bike on long tours in light terrain? Then the Merida Downcountry-Bike and you could become friends. A low weight means more rideability on different terrain. If the manufacturer's indication is right, the 13,81 kg of the MATTS 7. 20 counts towards the lighter Downcountry-Bike that you get for under under 800 Euro. 430 mm short chainstays and a moderate reach make the handling pleasantly playful. The relatively high front allows you to sit upright in the saddle. There are Downcountry-Bike in the price under 800 Euro that have more potential downhill. Despite small weaknesses, above all, this argument is likely to convince: the Shimano brake will slow you down excellently. With the competitors you need deeper pockets for the same braking force. A nice warranty promises sustainability. With 25 years warranty Merida sets the bar high! Caution when selecting the size: the Aluminium frame sizing runs small.

    technical Details

    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
    -
    602
    607
    618
    628
    -
    -
    Reach
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    372
    380
    392
    399
    -
    -
    Top Tube Length
    -
    536
    546
    561
    571
    -
    -
    Seat Tube Length
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    343
    381
    432
    470
    -
    -
    Seat Tube Angle
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    74,5
    74,5
    74,5
    74,5
    -
    -
    Head Tube Length
    -
    95
    100
    110
    120
    -
    -
    Head Tube Angle
    -
    69,5
    69,5
    70
    70
    -
    -
    Bottom Bracket Drop
    -
    65
    65
    65
    65
    -
    -
    Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Chainstay Length
    -
    430
    430
    430
    430
    -
    -
    Wheelbase
    -
    1039
    1050
    1060
    1071
    -
    -
    Standover Height
    -
    582
    612
    664
    694
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    -
    • Frame MATTS 7. SPEED II, 135x9mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard
    • Frame Material Aluminium
    • Fork SR Suntour XCT 30; coil (steel spring)
    • Spring Unit coil
    • Remote-Lockout yes
    • Gearrange 509%
    • Drivetrain 3x8
    • Gear Lever Shimano ST EF 505
    • Front Derailleur Shimano Tourney
    • Rear Derailleur Shimano Acera; 8 s
    • Crank KURBEL Shimano TY301, 42-34-24 teeth
    • Cassette Sunrace, 8-speed; 12-32
    • Chain KETTE Sunrace M84
    • Brake Set Shimano ST-EF505
    • Brake Rotors 160/160
    • Rims Merida CC
    • Front Hub Shimano HB-TX505, QR
    • Rear Hub Shimano HB-TX505, QR
    • Tires Front Merida K 1080 ; Wire Bead (not foldable); 2,2
    • Tires Rear Merida K 1080 ; Wire Bead (not foldable); 2,2
    • Saddle MERIDA Sport comfort
    • Seat Post MERIDA CC , material: aluminium, 15mm setback
    • Stem  MERIDA CC
    • Handle Bar  MERIDA CC, 640
    • Handle Bar Width 640
    • Head Set STEUERSATZ FSA NO.10P Neck15

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