Merida 2026 Matts J Champion
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Merida 2026 Matts J Champion
Kids nowadays ride just as hard as adults, so they need the same high-quality frames and equipment. This a trail-ready machine that’ll take on everything from races to long rides with ease.
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Everything a young bike rider needs to progress to being the champion of tomorrow - and nothing they don’t. The MATTS J CHAMPION gets a lightweight aluminium frame with 26” wheels, married to quality components that allow kids all the same advantages offered by our adult bikes, but with finishing kit suited to their needs. A proper suspension fork and hydraulic disc brakes guarantee control on real mountain bike terrain, while a wide-range Shimano drivetrain makes hills easy. Suits heights from approx. 137-150 cm tall.
Our 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. That’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!
- Lightweight double butted aluminium frame
- Fast rolling 26” wheels
- Lightweight 120 mm air-spring suspension fork
- Shimano wide-range drivetrain
- Hydraulic disc brakes
- Child specific finishing kit including dropper post
Specifications
Merida 2026 Matts J Champion
Frame
Size: 26
Colour: Silk Early Moss Grey(White)
Frame: MATTS J. 26 V, MAT aluminium, 27.5x2.25" max. WHS, 135x9 AST, BSA BBR,
Fork: X-Fusion RC32 120mm, 120 STR, Lockout, 46mm fork offset, 27.5x2.4" max. WHS,
Shock: ,
Drivetrain
Crankset: Prowheel A10B, 30t, MAT Aluminium,
Pedals:
Chain: KMC xGlide,
Bottom Bracket: Squared LL123,
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Cues U6000, GS
Front Derailleur:
Shifter:
Freewheel/Cassette: SunRace U9 CS-U980 9AZ, 11-46t, 9sp
Braking System
Brakes: [F] [R] Tektro HD-J2820, hydraulic disc brake, short reach,
Brake Levers:
Wheels
Tyres: [F] and [R] Kenda Booster K1227, 26x2.2", foldable,
Wheels/Rims: MERIDA CC, 17 IWR, MAT aluminium,
Hubs: [F] Shimano TX505, 100x9 WHF, 32 SPH, Centerlock [R] Shimano TX505, 135x9 WHR, 32 SPH, Centerlock
Other
Handlebar: MERIDA CC, MAT aluminium, 640 WHB, 15 RHB
Stem: MERIDA COMP CC, MAT aluminium, 31.8 DSH, 7 ASD
Seat Post: MERIDA COMP TR IV, 30.9 DSP, 100 DSP, 0 SSB, MAT aluminium,
Saddle: MERIDA EXPERT JR,
Geometry
Merida 2026 Matts J Champion
| Frame Size | XXS |
| Tyre Sizes | 26" |
| ST seat tube [mm] | 320 |
| TT top tube [mm] | 516 |
| CS chain stay length [mm] | 442 |
| HTA head tube angle [°] | 67 |
| STA seat tube angle [°] | 74 |
| BD bottom bracket drop [mm] | 37 |
| HT head tube [mm] | 95 |
| FL fork length [mm] | 515 |
| FO fork offset [mm] | 42 |
| R reach [mm] | 350 |
| S stack [mm] | 582 |
We use a premium delivery service to deliver all of our bikes to ensure they arrive in the best possible condition. Bicycles from a different warehouse so may arrive separately to any other items ordered. A signature is required to confirm proof of delivery. The shipping cost for bikes for the North Island is $200 and $300 to ship to the South Island
All products are sourced from official importers and covered by manufacturers warranty. If you do need to send items back to us please make sure that you retain proof of postage in the event that it is needed.
Your product is covered by a 12 month Warranty or more if you opted for the extended warranty. Make sure you register your product.