2026 Cannondale Quick StepThru vs 2026 Merida SPEEDER
The Merida SPEEDER size closest to your S is the XXS. Compare the XXS instead
What changes on the Merida SPEEDER
Compared with the Cannondale Quick StepThru in S, the Merida SPEEDER in M places the top of the head tube 52 mm higher and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +52 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +13 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cannondale Quick StepThru, SMerida SPEEDER, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Quick StepThru S | Merida SPEEDER M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 398 | 404 | +6 mm |
| Stack | 554 | 606 | +52 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 71.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 567 | 583 | +16 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 438 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1053 | 1066 | +13 mm |
| BB drop | 68 | 65 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 286 | not listed | |
| Standover | 616 | 806 | +190 mm |
| Seat tube length | 400 | 540 | +140 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | 395 | −5 mm |
| Head tube length | 133 | 190 | +57 mm |
Differences are the Merida SPEEDER minus the Cannondale Quick StepThru. Full charts: 2026 Cannondale Quick StepThru, 2026 Merida SPEEDER.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Quick StepThruMerida 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 StepThru1 StepThru | Merida SPEEDER100 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano CUES U6000 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U6000 | Shimano CUES, Shimano CUES U3020 |
| Cassette | Shimano CUES | SunRace U98 CS-U98 |
| Chain | KMC XGlide | KMC XGlide |
| Crankset | Shimano CUES U4000 | Shimano CUES U4002 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano UN101 | Shimano UN101 LL123 |
| Tire | Schwalbe G-One All Round | Kenda Tanwall 35mm |
| Rim | Cannondale RD 2.1 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT200 |
| Stem | Cannondale Intellimount | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Grips | Ergon GA30 | Merida COMP CT |
| Saddle | Selle Royal Vaia Moderate | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Merida SPEEDER LITE III |
| Fork | not listed | Merida SPEEDER CF2 |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida COMP TK |
| Headset | not listed | Merida M2331 Neck |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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