Merida Matts 6.5 V vs Pedal Thrasher 4
A side by side comparison of two mountain bikes available in Australia, on price and specs. The Merida Matts 6.5 V is the lower-priced of the two.
| 2 of 4 bikesDeltas are against the baseline | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and where to buy | |||
| Current Australian price | $449Lowest | $499 | |
| RRP | $449 | $499 | |
| Price source | RRP AUD (99 Bikes) | RRP AUD (99 Bikes) | |
| 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 and lowers, steel stanchion, coil spring | |
| 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 double wall alloy rims, QR hubs | |
| Stock tyres | 26x2.1 | 27.5x2.1 | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Groupset | Shimano Tourney | Shimano Mixed Groupset | |
| Shifting | Mechanical, 1x | Not published | |
| Crank | Shimano TY301 | Alloy, 170mm, Steel CR 42/34/24 | |
| 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 | JAK5 mechanical disc | |
| Rotors | Not published | 160/160mm | |
| Geometry | |||
| Size shown | M | MD | |
| Stack | 579 mm | 613 mm+34 mm | |
| Reach | 419 mm | 434 mm+15 mm | |
| Stack to reachHigher is more upright, lower is more stretched out. | 1.38 | 1.41+0.03 | |
| 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 | 48 mm+8 mm | |
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- 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 Thrasher 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.