Merida MATTS 7. 60 Review

Merida MATTS 7. 60 Review

Merida MATTS 7. 60 Review

Price: 749 €
category: Beginners-Bike
Frame Material: Aluminium
Weight: 13,33 kg
Wheel Size: 27,5"
Travel Front: 120 mm
Model Year: 2023 (carry over model from 2022)
  • great frame
  • good fork provides good value for money
  • 25 years warranty
  • only 13,33 kg - light
  • there are stronger bikes in the downhill
  • up the hill, it´s not the fastest bike
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 7. 60 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 749 €.

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 Rock Shox Judy TK; coil (steel spring)
  • Spring Unit coil
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Gearrange 536%
  • Drivetrain 2x9
  • Gear Lever Shimano ST EF 505
  • Front Derailleur Shimano FD-M2020
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano Altus; 7/8 s
  • Crank KURBEL Shimano MT101-2, 36-22 teeth
  • Cassette Shimano HG 200 - 9; 11-36
  • Chain KETTE KMC M99
  • 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

Expirience with the Merida MATTS 7. 60

Ludwig Döhl You are mainly using it for tours with lots of high meters? Then throw the Downcountry-Bike of Merida onto your favorites list. On the scale, the MATTS 7. 60 with 13,33 kg looks good. Most Downcountry-Bike in the price range until under 800 Euro are heavier. 430 mm short chainstays and a moderate reach make the handling pleasantly playful. If you are already a little older, your back will love the comfortabel seating position of the Merida Downcountry-Bike. If you love crisp downhill runs, there are other Downcountry-Bike around under 800 Euro that would suit you better. Despite the criticism, an argument is likely to convince serious riders: the brakes are significantly stronger than other bikes for 749 Euro! The guarantee promise of 25 years ensures trust. Check the size chart exactly before buying: the Downcountry-Bike of Merida 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.