2024 Cannondale Mavaro Low StepThru vs 2026 Merida eFLOAT TK 500 EQ
The S is the Merida eFLOAT TK 500 EQ size closest to your SM/MD Cannondale Mavaro Low StepThru. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Merida eFLOAT TK 500 EQ
Compared with the Cannondale Mavaro Low StepThru in SM/MD, the Merida eFLOAT TK 500 EQ in S places the top of the head tube 31 mm higher and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +31 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +13 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.3°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Cannondale Mavaro Low StepThru, SM/MDMerida eFLOAT TK 500 EQ, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Mavaro Low StepThru SM/MD | Merida eFLOAT TK 500 EQ S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 412 | 408 | −4 mm |
| Stack | 616 | 647 | +31 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.8 | 67.5 | −1.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.8 | 74.5 | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 579 | 588 | +9 mm |
| Chainstay length | 480 | 475 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1163 | 1176 | +13 mm |
| BB drop | 58 | 62.5 | +5 mm |
| BB height | 292 | not listed | |
| Standover | 434 | 729 | +295 mm |
| Seat tube length | 400 | 380 | −20 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 115 | −25 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 538 |
Differences are the Merida eFLOAT TK 500 EQ minus the Cannondale Mavaro Low StepThru. Full charts: 2024 Cannondale Mavaro Low StepThru, 2026 Merida eFLOAT TK 500 EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Mavaro Low StepThruMerida eFLOAT TK 500 EQ
Each bike is ranked against the other commuter bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Cannondale Mavaro Low StepThru1 Low StepThru | Merida eFLOAT TK 500 EQeFLOAT TK 500 EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale SmartForm C1 | Merida eFLOAT TK LITE II |
| Fork | Cannondale HeadShok | SR Suntour X1-Boost |
| Shifter | Shimano Nexus Revo-Shift | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Nexus i5e | Shimano CUES U6000 |
| Cassette | Gates CDX | Shimano CUES LG400 |
| Chain | Gates CDX | Shimano LG500 |
| Crankset | Gates Bosch E-bike | FSA CK-220 wide E-Bike Forged Crankset |
| Motor | Bosch Performance Line CX | Bosch Performance Line CX |
| Battery | Bosch Powertube | Bosch Powertube 800 |
| Tire | Continental eContact Plus | Schwalbe Energizer Plus Performance |
| Hub | Shimano MT400, Shimano Nexus i5e | Shimano TC500 |
| Rim | WTB STX i30 TCS | Merida COMP TR II |
| Brake | Riderever Attack-XU | Shimano MT200 |
| Stem | Cannondale Intellimount | Merida EXPERT TK III |
| Grips | Cannondale Density | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Saddle | Selle Royal Essenza | Merida EXPERT TK II |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida COMP TR IV |
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