2019 Cannondale Quick Disc LTD vs 2021 Merida SPEEDER
The ML is the Merida SPEEDER size closest to your L Cannondale Quick Disc LTD. 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 SPEEDER
Compared with the Cannondale Quick Disc LTD in L, the Merida SPEEDER in ML places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 21 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −21 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cannondale Quick Disc LTD, LMerida SPEEDER, MLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Quick Disc LTD L | Merida SPEEDER ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 404 | 404 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 602 | 606 | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 71.5 | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 588 | 583 | −5 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 438 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1086 | 1065 | −21 mm |
| BB drop | 68 | 65 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 277 | not listed | |
| Standover | 772 | 806 | +34 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500 | 540 | +40 mm |
| Head tube length | 185 | 190 | +5 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 395 |
Differences are the Merida SPEEDER minus the Cannondale Quick Disc LTD. Full charts: 2019 Cannondale Quick Disc LTD, 2021 Merida SPEEDER.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Quick Disc LTDMerida SPEEDER
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 Quick Disc LTDDisc LTD | Merida SPEEDER100 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Chain | KMC X10 | SunRace CNM84 |
| Pedals | Cannondale Reinforced | VPE-891 |
| Rim | DC3.0 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C3 | Merida COMP TK |
| Stem | Cannondale C3 | Merida COMP CC |
| Grips | Cannondale Density | Merida COMP EC |
| Seatpost | Cannondale C3 | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Cannondale Performance | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Merida SPEEDER LITE II |
| Fork | not listed | Merida SPEEDER CF2 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano TY710, Shimano AceraX |
| Cassette | not listed | SunRace CSM668 |
| Crankset | not listed | 170 mm-all sizes |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA TH-7420ST Cartridge Bearing |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Detonator |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Headset | not listed | Merida M2341 Neck |
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