Merida Matts 40-MD (2014)

The Matts 40-MD from Merida is a great "first" mountain bike for folks new to the offroad sport. The bike handles with stability, and the build kit is solid, if not flashy. This affordable rig features a lightweight alloy frame and a Suntour fork. Reliable Shimano components take care of shifting tasks, and parts from SunRace, Merida, and KMC handle the rest. Tektro's mechanical discs add confident braking to the package.