Merida Matts 6.5 V vs Reid MTB Pro 27.5 WSD
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 | $469.99 | |
| RRP | $599 | $599.99 | |
| Price source | At 99 Bikes, was $599. Stock not confirmed, checked 14 Oct 2026. | At Reid Cycles, was $599.99. In stock, checked 27 Oct 2026. | |
| Retailers | Not published | Reid Cycles | |
| Overview | |||
| Category | Mountain | Mountain | |
| Type | Non-electric | Non-electric | |
| Frame and suspension | |||
| Frame | Not published | Aluminium | |
| Fork | SR Suntour M3010 | 27.5 suspension fork, 80mm travel with lockout | |
| Suspension | Not published | Hardtail | |
| Front travel | Not published | 80 mm | |
| Dropper post | No, rigid seatpost | No, rigid seatpost | |
| Wheels and tyres | |||
| Wheelset | Merida double V rims | 27.5 alloy double wall 32H rims, alloy QR hubs | |
| Wheel size | Not published | 27.5-inch | |
| Stock tyres | 26x2.1 | 27.5x2.35 | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Groupset | Shimano Tourney | Shimano Tourney | |
| Shifting | Mechanical, 1x | Not published | |
| Crank | Shimano TY301 | Alloy crankset, 170mm | |
| Chainrings | 42/34/24 | 42/34/24 | |
| Cassette | Shimano MF-TZ21 7-speed | 14-28 | |
| Cassette speeds | 7 | 7 | |
| Lowest gearRatio of smallest ring to biggest cog. Lower is easier climbing. | 0.86 | 0.86same | |
| Highest gearBiggest ring to smallest cog. Higher is a faster top speed. | 3.00 | 3.00same | |
| Gearing character | Low climbing gear | Low climbing gear | |
| Brakes and weight | |||
| Brakes | V-brake linear front, Shimano rear | Mechanical disc brake | |
| Rotors | Not published | 160mm | |
| Geometry | |||
| Size shown | M | M | |
| 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 | 69.0 deg-1.5 deg | |
| Seat angle | 73.5 deg | 73.0 deg-0.5 deg | |
| Wheelbase | 1,068 mm | 1,083 mm+15 mm | |
| Chainstay | 420 mm | 435 mm+15 mm | |
| BB drop | 40 mm | 55 mm+15 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: Reid MTB Pro 27.5 WSD.
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.