2025 Cannondale SuperX LAB71 Frameset vs 2026 Merida MISSION 10K
The Merida MISSION 10K size closest to your 54 is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Merida MISSION 10K
Compared with the Cannondale SuperX LAB71 Frameset in 54, the Merida MISSION 10K in XS places the top of the head tube 13 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −13 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −11 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Cannondale SuperX LAB71 Frameset, 54Merida MISSION 10K, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale SuperX LAB71 Frameset 54 | Merida MISSION 10K XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 378 | 377 | −1 mm |
| Stack | 555 | 542 | −13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 70 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.7 | 74 | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 540 | 532 | −8 mm |
| Chainstay length | 422 | 419 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1020 | 1009 | −11 mm |
| BB drop | 69 | 72 | +3 mm |
| BB height | 290 | not listed | |
| Standover | 812 | 764 | −48 mm |
| Seat tube length | 524 | 470 | −54 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | 400 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 132 | 117 | −15 mm |
Differences are the Merida MISSION 10K minus the Cannondale SuperX LAB71 Frameset. Full charts: 2025 Cannondale SuperX LAB71 Frameset, 2026 Merida MISSION 10K.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale SuperX LAB71 FramesetMerida 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 SuperX LAB71 FramesetLAB71 Frameset | Merida MISSION 10K10K |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Lab71 SuperX | Merida MISSION CF4 II |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM RED AXS |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM Red XPLR |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM Red XPLR |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM Red |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM RED XPLR AXS Power Meter |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB BSA Road Wide |
| Wheelset | not listed | Zipp 303 XPLR SW |
| Tire | not listed | Goodyear XPLR Slick designed for Zipp 40mm |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Red AXS |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM Paceline X |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida TEAM SL 1P GR |
| Stem | not listed | Merida TEAM ONE-PIECE GR |
| Saddle | not listed | Prologo Nago R4 PAS |
Know what is on every bike.
Add your bike to Quiver. Keep its parts, setup, and service history together, then share your build.
Explore the app
