You are looking for a bike for on long tours with lots of trails use? Then look no further and check out the MATTS 7. 80. On the scale, the Merida MATTS 7. 80 with 13,4 kg looks good. Most Downcountry-Bike in the price range until under 1000 Euro are heavier. The 430 mm short chainstays make for playful handling. The relatively high front allows you to sit upright in the saddle. If you love flying down steep, rocky and loamy trails, the Merida Downcountry-Bike doesn't really suit you. Other manufacturers build Downcountry-Bike in the same price range that are more focused on descends. An argument still remains extremely strong: compared to the competitors in the same price segment, Merida spec significantly better brakes. The guarantee of 25 years proves that Merida puts a lot of trust in its products. Check the size chart exactly before buying: the Merida MATTS 7. 80 sizing runs small.