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Merida Matts J Champion 26" Kids Bike Wild Honey/Black
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The Merida Matts J Champion 26" Kids Bike is designed for young riders who are ready to tackle trails with confidence. Featuring a lightweight alloy frame and a 120mm X-Fusion front suspension fork, this bike ensures a smooth and controlled ride over rough terrain. The hydraulic disc brakes provide reliable stopping power, while the Shimano 9-speed drivetrain offers a range of gears for various riding conditions. With 26" wheels and durable Kenda tires, the Matts J Champion is perfect for adventurous kids looking to explore the outdoors.
| Bottom bracket: | Squared LL123, |
|---|---|
| Brakes: | Tektro HD-J2820, hydraulic disc brake, short reach, |
| Cassette: | SunRace U9 CS-U980 9AZ, 11-46t, 9sp |
| Chain: | KMC xGlide, |
| Colour: | Wild Honey(Black) |
| Crankset: | Prowheel A10B, 30t, MAT Aluminium,; 140 mm, |
| Derailleur rear: | Shimano Cues U6000, GS |
| Fork: | X-Fusion RC32 120mm, 120 STR, Lockout, 46mm fork offset, 27.5x2.4" max. WHS, |
| Frame: | MATTS J. 26 V, MAT aluminium, 27.5x2.25" max. WHS, 135x9 AST, BSA BBR, |
| Grip: | MERIDA EXPERT JR, |
| Handlebar: | MERIDA CC, MAT aluminium, 640 WHB, 15 RHB |
| Handlebar stem: | MERIDA COMP CC, MAT aluminium, 31.8 DSH, 7 ASD; 50mm, |
| Headset: | MERIDA M2345, |
| Hubs: | F: Shimano TX505, 100x9 WHF, 32 SPH, Centerlock | R: Shimano TX505, 135x9 WHR, 32 SPH, Centerlock |
| Pedals: | VP VPE-229, |
| Rim: | MERIDA CC, 17 IWR, MAT aluminium, |
| Rotor front: | Tektro TR160-35, 160mm |
| Rotor rear: | Tektro TR160-35, 160mm |
| Saddle: | MERIDA EXPERT JR, |
| Season: | 2026 |
| Seat post: | MERIDA COMP TR IV, 30.9 DSP, 100 DSP, 0 SSB, MAT aluminium, |
| Shifters: | F: Limotec RM06, | R: Shimano Cues U4050, short reach |
| Tyres: | F: Kenda Booster K1227, 26x2.2", foldable, | R: Kenda Booster K1227, 26x2.2", foldable, |
Merida is an international bike brand with its headquarters in Taiwan, the R&D department is based near Stuttgart in Germany. To be based in Germany has historical reasons for MERIDA but the precise location was chosen specifically because the region around Stuttgart is one of the hot spots of the automotive and machine building industry which Germany is famous for and attracts a hugely skilled design and engineer labor force.
The Merida team are more than just highly trained and experienced bicycle creators – they simply love everything ‘bike’. Most of their R&D staff are daily bike commuters while others are serious mountain bikers, who regularly compete in Marathon, Enduro and Downhill competitions, or licensed road racers and even ambitious Ironman triathletes. Get the behind the scenes view of the Merida R&D centre and meet some of their key members of staff in the below video.
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Please note, due to challenges in the product supply chain, bike specifications are subject to change without notice. Specifications listed below may not match exactly as shown in the photo.
