Merida Matts 6.5 V vs Pedal Ranger 4
A side by side comparison of two mountain bikes available in Australia, on price and specs. Both are listed at the same price.
Key differences
- Gearing: 1x7 Shimano Tourney on the Matts 6.5 V, 7-speed Shimano Tourney on the Ranger 4.
- Head angle: the Ranger 4 is slacker (68 vs 70.5 degrees), which usually means steadier handling on descents and slower steering.
- Sizes: 6 on the Matts 6.5 V (XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL), 5 on the Ranger 4 (XS, SM, MD, LG, XL).
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 | $399 | $399 | |
| RRP | $599 | $399 | |
| Price source | At 99 Bikes, was $599. In stock, checked 10 Nov 2026. | At 99 Bikes, was $529. In stock, checked 10 Nov 2026. | |
| Retailers | Not published | 99bikes.com.au | |
| Overview | |||
| Category | Mountain | Mountain | |
| Type | Non-electric | Non-electric | |
| Frame and suspension | |||
| Frame | Not published | Aluminium | |
| Fork | SR Suntour M3010 | Cast alloy uppers/lowers, steel stanchion | |
| Suspension | Not published | Hardtail | |
| Front travel | Not published | 100 mm | |
| Dropper post | No, rigid seatpost | No, rigid seatpost | |
| Wheels and tyres | |||
| Wheelset | Merida double V rims | 36H 27.5 machined double wall alloy rims, QR hubs | |
| Stock tyres | 26x2.1 | 27.5x2.1 | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Groupset | Shimano Tourney | Shimano Tourney | |
| Shifting | Mechanical, 1x | Not published | |
| Crank | Shimano TY301 | Steel, 170mm | |
| Chainrings | 42/34/24 | 42/34/24 | |
| Cassette | Shimano MF-TZ21 7-speed | Not published | |
| Cassette speeds | 7 | 7 | |
| Lowest gearRatio of smallest ring to biggest cog. Lower is easier climbing. | 0.86 | Not published | |
| Highest gearBiggest ring to smallest cog. Higher is a faster top speed. | 3.00 | Not published | |
| Gearing character | Low climbing gear | Not published | |
| Brakes and weight | |||
| Brakes | V-brake linear front, Shimano rear | Alloy V-brake | |
| Geometry | |||
| Size shown | M | MD | |
| Stack | 579 mm | Not published | |
| Reach | 419 mm | Not published | |
| Stack to reachHigher is more upright, lower is more stretched out. | 1.38 | Not published | |
| Head angleLower (slacker) is calmer at speed, higher (steeper) is quicker steering. | 70.5 deg | 68.0 deg-2.5 deg | |
| Seat angle | 73.5 deg | 74.0 deg+0.5 deg | |
| Wheelbase | 1,068 mm | Not published | |
| Chainstay | 420 mm | Not published | |
| BB drop | 40 mm | 35 mm-5 mm | |
Geometry overlay
- Merida Matts 6.5 V (size M) is the baseline.
Stack, reach, head and seat angles, wheelbase, chainstay and BB drop are drawn to scale from published charts. Tube shapes are schematic. No full geometry published for: Pedal Ranger 4.
BikeFinder Data Profile. Geometry and component figures are researched from published manufacturer and retailer sources, not physical ride tests, and can vary by model year.
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm current details with the seller before purchase.