2019 Cannondale SuperX vs 2020 Merida MISSION CX SE
The Merida MISSION CX SE size closest to your 54 is the S/M. Compare the S/M instead
What changes on the Merida MISSION CX SE
Compared with the Cannondale SuperX in 54, the Merida MISSION CX SE in XS places the top of the head tube 31 mm lower and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −31 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −8 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −15 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cannondale SuperX, 54Merida MISSION CX SE, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale SuperX 54 | Merida MISSION CX SE XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 378 | 370 | −8 mm |
| Stack | 555 | 524 | −31 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 70 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 75 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 537 | 510 | −27 mm |
| Chainstay length | 422 | 425 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1020 | 1005 | −15 mm |
| BB drop | 69 | 65 | −4 mm |
| BB height | 281 | not listed | |
| Standover | 802 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 524 | 470 | −54 mm |
| Head tube length | 132 | 110 | −22 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 395 |
Differences are the Merida MISSION CX SE minus the Cannondale SuperX. Full charts: 2019 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 SuperXDi2 | Merida MISSION CX SECX 100 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale SuperX | Merida MISSION CX TFS |
| Fork | SuperX | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra hydro | SRAM Apex 1 |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT Di2 GS | SRAM Apex 1 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra | SunRace CSMS8 |
| Chain | Shimano HG601 | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | Cannondale HollowGram Si | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Cannondale PressFit30 | FSA TH 7420ST |
| Tire | Vittoria Terreno Mix TNT | Maxxis Mud Wrestler |
| Hub | Cannondale HollowGram | not listed |
| Rim | Cannondale HollowGram Si | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra hydro, Shimano Ultegra Di2 hydro | Promax ROAD PM |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C1 Ultralight | not listed |
| Stem | Cannondale C1 Ultralight | Merida COMP CC |
| Seatpost | Cannondale SAVE | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop | not listed |
| Rotor | not listed | Promax G160 |
| Headset | not listed | Merida M2339 Neck |
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