Avanti Lil Ripper Balance 12 vs Merida Matts J12
A side by side comparison of two kids bikes available in Australia, on price and specs. The Avanti Lil Ripper Balance 12 is the lower-priced of the two.
Key differences
- Price: the Lil Ripper Balance 12 costs $58 less at the prices shown.
Worked out from each bike's published specification and the price shown on its page. The full side by side table and a to-scale geometry overlay are below.
| 2 of 4 bikesDeltas are against the baseline | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and where to buy | |||
| Current Australian price | $119Lowest | $177 | |
| RRP | $149 | $179 | |
| Price source | At Ivanhoe Cycles, was $199. Stock not confirmed, checked 14 Oct 2026. | At 99 Bikes, was $309. In stock, checked 10 Nov 2026. | |
| Retailers | ivanhoecycles.com.au | Not published | |
| Overview | |||
| Category | Kids | Kids | |
| Type | Non-electric | Non-electric | |
| Wheels and tyres | |||
| Wheel size | 12-inch | Not published | |
Geometry overlay
None of these bikes has a full published geometry chart in our data yet, so there is nothing to draw to scale. Add a bike marked "geometry" in the search to see the overlay.
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm current details with the seller before purchase.