Reid MTB Pro 27.5 Disc vs Merida Matts 6.5 V
A side by side comparison of two mountain bikes available in Australia, on price and specs. The Reid MTB Pro 27.5 Disc is the lower-priced of the two.
| 2 of 4 bikesDeltas are against the baseline | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and where to buy | |||
| Current Australian price | $429.99Lowest | $449 | |
| RRP | $429.99 | $449 | |
| Price source | RRP AUD (Reid Cycles) | RRP AUD (99 Bikes) | |
| Retailers | reidcycles.com.au | Not published | |
| Overview | |||
| Category | Mountain | Mountain | |
| Type | Non-electric | Non-electric | |
| Frame and suspension | |||
| Frame | Aluminium | Not published | |
| Fork | 27.5 suspension fork, 80mm travel with lockout | SR Suntour M3010 | |
| Suspension | Hardtail | Not published | |
| Front travel | 80 mm | Not published | |
| Dropper post | No, rigid seatpost | No, rigid seatpost | |
| Wheels and tyres | |||
| Wheelset | 27.5 alloy double wall 32H rims, alloy QR hubs | Merida double V rims | |
| Wheel size | 27.5-inch | Not published | |
| Stock tyres | 27.5x2.35 | 26x2.1 | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Groupset | Shimano Tourney | Shimano Tourney | |
| Shifting | Not published | Mechanical, 1x | |
| Crank | Alloy crankset, 170mm | Shimano TY301 | |
| Chainrings | 42/34/24 | 42/34/24 | |
| Cassette | 14-28 | Shimano MF-TZ21 7-speed | |
| 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 | Nutt Jak 5 mechanical disc brake | V-brake linear front, Shimano rear | |
| Rotors | 160mm | Not published | |
| Geometry | |||
| Size shown | M | M | |
| Stack | Not published | 579 mm | |
| Reach | Not published | 419 mm | |
| Stack to reachHigher is more upright, lower is more stretched out. | Not published | 1.38 | |
| Head angleLower (slacker) is calmer at speed, higher (steeper) is quicker steering. | 69.0 deg | 70.5 deg+1.5 deg | |
| Seat angle | 74.0 deg | 73.5 deg-0.5 deg | |
| Wheelbase | 1,135 mm | 1,068 mm-67 mm | |
| Chainstay | 435 mm | 420 mm-15 mm | |
| BB drop | 55 mm | 40 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 Disc.
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.