MERIDA Matts J.Champion
Pre-order, available late February 2026 Call for details
| Model Year | 2026 |
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| Options | Silk Early Moss Grey (White) Out Of Stock |
| Style | A bike to grow up with. Equipped with 26 wheels but with potential to run 27.5 wheels as the rider grows. Air fork Shimano 1 x 9 drivetrain hydraulic disc brakes and a dropper post. Everything a young rider needs to become a Champion of tomorrow - and nothing they don't. The Matts J Champion has a lightweight aluminium frame with 26" wheels married to the same quality of components offered by our adult bikes but with finishing kit suited to their needs. A proper suspension fork dropper seat post and hydraulic disc brakes guarantee control on real mountain bike terrain while a wide-range Shimano drivetrain make hills easy. Suits heights from approx. 137-150 cm tall.
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| Frame | TFS - 6061 series aluminium tubing, double butted and technoformed. Tapered head tube. Inboard chain stay mounted disc brake. Internal cable routing, BSA BB standard. Max tyre size 27" x 2.25" |
| Forks | X-Fusion RC32 120mm; 120 mm travel; Lockout; 46mm fork offset; 27.5x2.4" max. tyre size |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Cues U4000; GS |
| Shifters | Front: Limotec RM06, Rear: Shimano Cues U4050; short reach |
| Chainset | Prowheel A10B; 30 tooth chainset; material: aluminium; Crank length: 140mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Squared LL123 |
| Chain | KMC xGlide |
| Cassette | SunRace U9 CS-U980 9AZ; 11-46 teeth; 9 speed |
| Headset | FSA NO.55R/57SC/57B |
| Stem | Merida Comp CC; material: aluminium; 31.8 mm diameter; 7 degree rise |
| Handlebars | Merida CC; material: aluminium; 640mm wide; 15mm rise |
| Front Brake | Tektro HD-J2820; hydraulic Disc brake; short reach with Tektro TR160-35; 160mm |
| Rear Brake | Tektro HD-J2820; hydraulic Disc brake; short reach with Tektro TR160-35; 160mm |
| Rims | Merida CC; 17mm inner rim width; material: aluminium |
| Front Hub | Shimano TX505; 100x9mm; 32 Spoke; Centerlock |
| Rear Hub | Shimano TX505; 135x9mm; 32 Spoke; Centerlock |
| Spokes | Stainless Black |
| Tyres | Kenda Booster K1227; 26x2.2" |
| Saddle | Merida Expert JR |
| Seatpost | Merida Comp JR; 30.9mm diameter; 100mm diameter; in-line; material: aluminium |
| Pedals | VP VPE-229 |
| Grips | Merida Expert JR |
As with any product, specification is subject to change without prior notification. You are advised to confirm current specification before buying.






