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- Lightweight aluminum frame construction
- Hydraulic brakes for superior stopping power
- Air suspension fork for smooth rides
- 10-speed drivetrain for versatile gearing
- 26" tires for stability and control
The Merida Matts J Champion 26” Kids Bike is designed for young adventurers ready to tackle various terrains with confidence. Featuring a lightweight MAT aluminum frame and a Suntour air suspension fork, this bike ensures a smooth and controlled ride, whether on trails or in the neighborhood. Equipped with Shimano hydraulic brakes, it offers reliable stopping power, while the 10-speed drivetrain allows for easy gear shifts on diverse landscapes. The 26” tires provide excellent traction and stability, making this bike an excellent choice for young riders looking to explore.
Bottom bracket: | Shimano BB-UN101 68-123 |
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Brakes: | Shimano BR-MT200; hydraulic brake |
Cassette: | Shimano LG300; 11-48 ATC; 10 GER |
Chain: | KMC xGlide |
Crankset: | Shimano CUES U4000-1; 30 ATC; MAT Aluminium 170 mm-XS |
Derailleur rear: | Shimano CUES U6000; GS |
Fork: | Suntour XCR32 ATB LOR; Air; 100 STR; Lockout; 42mm fork offset; 27.5x2.25" max. WHS |
Frame: | MATTS J. 26; 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 CC; MAT aluminium; 31.8 DSH; 6 ASD 60 mm |
Headset: | MERIDA M2345 |
Hubs: | F: Shimano TX505; 100x9 WHF; 32 SPH; Centerlock / R: Shimano TX505; 135x9 WHR; 32 SPH; Centerlock |
Rim: | MERIDA CC; 17 IWR; MAT aluminium |
Rotor front: | Shimano RT10; 160 mm |
Rotor rear: | Shimano RT10; 160 mm |
Saddle: | MERIDA EXPERT JR |
Season: | 2025 |
Seat clamp: | MERIDA COMP QR |
Seat post: | MERIDA CC; 30.9 DSP; 15 SSB; MAT aluminium |
Shifters: | Shimano CUES U6000 |
Spokes: | Stainless Black |
Tyre front: | MERIDA K1227; 26x2.2"; fold |
Tyre rear: | MERIDA K1227; 26x2.2"; fold |
Wheel size: | 26" |
Frame Size | XS |
Tyre Sizes | 26" |
ST seat tube [mm] | 343 |
TT top tube [mm] | 555 |
CS chain stay length [mm] | 430 |
HTA head tube angle [°] | 70.5 |
STA seat tube angle [°] | 73.3 |
BD bottom bracket drop [mm] | 45 |
HT head tube [mm] | 95 |
FL fork length [mm] | 490 |
R reach [mm] | 383 |
S stack [mm] | 582 |
WB wheel base [mm] | 1045 |
SH stand over height [mm] | 636 |
Kids Bike Sizing Chart
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.