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2019 Specialized Riprock 16 Coaster vs 2020 Merida MATTS J. RACE

We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.

What changes on the Merida MATTS J. RACE

Frame stack
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Frame reach
+73 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
−1.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Riprock 16 Coaster numbers we have for size 7 are missing the stack, chainstay length and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Riprock 16 Coaster 7Merida MATTS J. RACE 11.5"Difference
Reach272mm345+73 mm
Head tube angle70°69−1.0°
Seat tube angle71°72+1.0°
Effective top tube395mm505+110 mm
BB drop27mm29+2 mm
Head tube length80mm120+40 mm
Stacknot listed492
Chainstay lengthnot listed410
Wheelbasenot listed999
Seat tube lengthnot listed289
Fork lengthnot listed390

Differences are the Merida MATTS J. RACE minus the Specialized Riprock 16 Coaster. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Riprock 16 Coaster, 2020 Merida MATTS J. RACE.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Riprock 16 CoasterMerida MATTS J. RACE

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

Each bike is ranked against the other kids bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.

What each ships with

The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.

PartSpecialized Riprock 16 CoasterCoasterMerida MATTS J. RACE20 RACE
ChainKMC Z510KMC Z7
TireSpecialized Rhythm LiteKenda Kontact
GripsSpecialized slip-onMerida COMP JR
SaddleSpecialized Kids' HengeMerida COMP JR
Framenot listedMerida MATTS J. 20
Forknot listedMerida MATTS J. 20 RACE
Shifternot listedMRX Comp Twist Shifter
Derailleurnot listedShimano Acera M310
Cassettenot listedShimano MF-TZ500
Pedalsnot listedMarwi SP-202
Rimnot listedMerida JR 20
Handlebarnot listedMerida COMP JR
Stemnot listedMerida CC
Headsetnot listedFSA TH888
Seatpostnot listedMerida CC

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