2018 Cannondale SuperX vs 2020 Merida MISSION CX SE
The XS is the Merida MISSION CX SE size closest to your 51 Cannondale SuperX. 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 MISSION CX SE
Compared with the Cannondale SuperX in 51, the Merida MISSION CX SE in XS places the top of the head tube 11 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −11 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- ±0 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cannondale SuperX, 51Merida MISSION CX SE, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale SuperX 51 | Merida MISSION CX SE XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 371 | 370 | −1 mm |
| Stack | 535 | 524 | −11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 70 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 75 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 524 | 510 | −14 mm |
| Chainstay length | 422 | 425 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1005 | 1005 | ±0 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 65 | −5 mm |
| BB height | 280 | not listed | |
| Standover | 773 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 488 | 470 | −18 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | 110 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 395 |
Differences are the Merida MISSION CX SE minus the Cannondale SuperX. Full charts: 2018 Cannondale SuperX, 2020 Merida MISSION CX SE.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale SuperXMerida MISSION CX SE
Each bike is ranked against the other gravel 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 SuperXApex 1 | Merida MISSION CX SECX 100 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale SuperX | Merida MISSION CX TFS |
| Fork | SuperX | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Apex 1 HRD | SRAM Apex 1 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Apex 1 | SRAM Apex 1 |
| Cassette | SRAM PG 1130 | SunRace CSMS8 |
| Chain | SRAM 1110 | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | Cannondale Si | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe Microskin | Maxxis Mud Wrestler |
| Hub | Formula DC-512 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Apex hydro, SRAM Apex HRD | Promax ROAD PM |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C3 | not listed |
| Stem | Cannondale C3 | Merida COMP CC |
| Bar tape | Cannondale Tape | not listed |
| Seatpost | Cannondale C3 | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA TH 7420ST |
| Rotor | not listed | Promax G160 |
| Headset | not listed | Merida M2339 Neck |
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