{"product_id":"merida-2025-matts-j24","title":"Merida 2026 Matts J24+","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMerida 2026 Matts J24+\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MATTS J24 Plus is a fat-tyred monster truck that offers the control and grip of chunky 24\" oversize tyres, paired to a rigid fork that keeps excess weight to the absolute minimum. Add in our kids specific finishing kit, powerful hydraulic disc brakes and a smooth Shimano drivetrain and you’ve got an awful lot of fun without the fat. Suits heights from approx. 129-137 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur MATTS J range is designed for the heroes of tomorrow, which is why we put all the know-how gained from years of making adult bikes into lightweight, high-quality machines for kids to enjoy. High-quality components chosen specifically for the needs of children are married to our aluminium frames that are created with the same painstaking attention to detail and quality of finish as the rest of our bikes.\u2028That’s the only way to guarantee that young riders get the same enjoyment of cycling, safe in the knowledge that their bike will never let them down. Whatever your age, your level of ability or your size, we have the perfect first MERIDA ready for you. See you on the start line!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight double butted aluminium frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrippy, oversize ‘Plus’ 24” tyres for extra comfort and control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRigid fork helps keep weight down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShimano drivetrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydraulic disc brakesKid specific finishing kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMerida 2026 Matts J24+\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour: Silk Purple or Evergreen or Silk Orange\u003cbr\u003eFrame: MATTS J. 24+; MAT aluminium; 24x2.4\" max. WHS; 135x9\/100x9 AST; BSA BBR\u003cbr\u003eFork: MERIDA MATTS J. 24+; MAT aluminium; 24x2.4\" max. WHS\u003cbr\u003eShock: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrivetrain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrankset: MERIDA EXPERT JR; 28 ATC; MAT Aluminium\u003cbr\u003eChain: KMC Z8.3\u003cbr\u003eBottom Bracket: FSA TH-7420ST, 68-118\u003cbr\u003eRear Derailleur: Shimano RD-M302-8; SGS\u003cbr\u003eFront Derailleur: \u003cbr\u003eDerailleur Shifter: Shimano SL-M315-8\u003cbr\u003eFreewheel\/Cassette: Sunrace CSM558AU; 11-32 ATC; 8 GER\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBraking System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrakes: [F] Tektro M275; hydraulic brake, Tektro TR160; 160mm [R] Tektro M275; hydraulic brake, Tektro TR160; 140mm\u003cbr\u003eBrake Levers: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWheels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyres: [F] and [R] K1153 24*2.35\u003cbr\u003eWheels\/Rims: MERIDA JR 24+; MAT aluminium\u003cbr\u003eHubs: [F] KT-K68F; 100x9 WHF; 24 SPH [R] KT-K68R-8\/9\/10S; 135x9 WHR; 24 SPH\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandlebar: MERIDA EXPERT JR; MAT aluminium; 620 WHB; 0 RHB\u003cbr\u003eStem: MERIDA CC; MAT aluminium; 31.8 DSH; -6 ASD\u003cbr\u003eSaddle: MERIDA EXPERT JR\u003cbr\u003eSeat Post: MERIDA COMP CC; 27.2 DSP; 0 SSB; MAT aluminium\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Merida","offers":[{"title":"Purple","offer_id":43685889048654,"sku":"MEKI2601287","price":999.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":43685889081422,"sku":"MEKI2601286","price":999.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange","offer_id":43685889114190,"sku":"MEKI2601285","price":999.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/9069\/8830\/files\/Merida2025MattsJ24_SilkPurple.jpg?v=1777362588","url":"https:\/\/www.velocitycycles.co.nz\/products\/merida-2025-matts-j24","provider":"Velo City Cycles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}