2025 Cannondale SuperX vs 2026 Merida MISSION 10K
The XL is the Merida MISSION 10K size closest to your 61 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 10K
Compared with the Cannondale SuperX in 61, the Merida MISSION 10K in XL places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and 7 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 27 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −5 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +7 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −27 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Cannondale SuperX, 61Merida MISSION 10K, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale SuperX 61 | Merida MISSION 10K XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 398 | 405 | +7 mm |
| Stack | 615 | 610 | −5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 72.5 | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 72.3 | 73.5 | +1.2° |
| Effective top tube | 594 | 586 | −8 mm |
| Chainstay length | 422 | 419 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1062 | 1035 | −27 mm |
| BB drop | 67 | 72 | +5 mm |
| BB height | 293 | not listed | |
| Standover | 849 | 844 | −5 mm |
| Seat tube length | 589 | 560 | −29 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | 400 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 198 | 178 | −20 mm |
Differences are the Merida MISSION 10K minus the Cannondale SuperX. Full charts: 2025 Cannondale SuperX, 2026 Merida MISSION 10K.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale SuperXMerida MISSION 10K
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 10K10K |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale SuperX | Merida MISSION CF4 II |
| Shifter | SRAM Force | SRAM RED AXS |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force XPLR AXS | SRAM Red XPLR |
| Cassette | SRAM Force XPLR | SRAM Red XPLR |
| Chain | SRAM Force | SRAM Red |
| Crankset | Force XPLR AXS 42 | SRAM RED XPLR AXS Power Meter |
| Chainring | SRAM XPLR | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB BSA Road Wide |
| Wheelset | Reserve 40|44 GR | Zipp 303 XPLR SW |
| Tire | Vittoria Terreno T50 | Goodyear XPLR Slick designed for Zipp 40mm |
| Hub | DT Swiss 350 | not listed |
| Rim | Reserve 40|44 GR | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Force AXS | SRAM Red AXS |
| Rotor | SRAM Centerline X, Centerline X | SRAM Paceline X |
| Handlebar | Cannondale SystemBar | Merida TEAM SL 1P GR |
| Stem | Cannondale SystemBar | Merida TEAM ONE-PIECE GR |
| Grips | Cannondale Bar Tape | not listed |
| Bar tape | Cannondale Tape | not listed |
| Headset | Integrated | not listed |
| Seatpost | Cannondale C1 | not listed |
| Saddle | Prologo Dimension AGX Tirox | Prologo Nago R4 PAS |
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