Reid MTB Sport 27.5 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 Sport 27.5 is the lower-priced of the two.
Key differences
- Price: the MTB Sport 27.5 costs $29 less at the prices shown.
- Gearing: 7-speed Shimano Tourney on the MTB Sport 27.5, 1x7 Shimano Tourney on the Matts 6.5 V.
- Sizes: 5 on the MTB Sport 27.5 (XS, S, M, L, XL), 6 on the Matts 6.5 V (XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL).
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 | $369.99Lowest | $399 | |
| RRP | $499.99 | $599 | |
| Price source | At Reid Cycles, was $499.99. In stock, checked 10 Nov 2026. | At 99 Bikes, was $599. In stock, checked 10 Nov 2026. | |
| Retailers | Reid Cycles | 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 36H rims, alloy QR hubs | Merida double V rims | |
| Wheel size | 27.5-inch | Not published | |
| Stock tyres | 27.5x2.1 | 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 | Alloy V-brake | V-brake linear front, Shimano rear | |
| 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. | 70.5 deg | 70.5 degsame | |
| Seat angle | 74.0 deg | 73.5 deg-0.5 deg | |
| Wheelbase | 1,074 mm | 1,068 mm-6 mm | |
| Chainstay | 435 mm | 420 mm-15 mm | |
| BB drop | 48 mm | 40 mm-8 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: Reid MTB Sport 27.5.
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.