2021 Cannondale SuperX vs 2020 Merida MISSION CX SE
The ML is the Merida MISSION CX SE size closest to your 56 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 56, the Merida MISSION CX SE in ML places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +4 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −11 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cannondale SuperX, 56Merida MISSION CX SE, MLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale SuperX 56 | Merida MISSION CX SE ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 385 | 389 | +4 mm |
| Stack | 575 | 579 | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 72 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 555 | 555 | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | 422 | 425 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1034 | 1023 | −11 mm |
| BB drop | 69 | 65 | −4 mm |
| BB height | 281 | not listed | |
| Standover | 822 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 546 | 540 | −6 mm |
| Head tube length | 153 | 160 | +7 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 395 |
Differences are the Merida MISSION CX SE minus the Cannondale SuperX. Full charts: 2021 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 SuperX1 | Merida MISSION CX SECX 100 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale BallisTec | Merida MISSION CX TFS |
| Fork | BallisTec | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX800 | SRAM Apex 1 |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX800, Shimano GRX RX810 | SRAM Apex 1 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | SunRace CSMS8 |
| Chain | KMC X11 | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | HollowGram | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Cannondale PressFit30 | FSA TH 7420ST |
| Pedals | Not | not listed |
| Tire | WTB Nano TCS | Maxxis Mud Wrestler |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX800 | Promax ROAD PM |
| Bar tape | Cannondale Tape | not listed |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop | not listed |
| Rotor | not listed | Promax G160 |
| Stem | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
| Headset | not listed | Merida M2339 Neck |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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