2025 Cannondale SuperX LAB71 vs 2026 Merida MISSION 10K
The XXS is the Merida MISSION 10K size closest to your 51 Cannondale SuperX LAB71. 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 LAB71 in 51, the Merida MISSION 10K in XXS places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −8 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Cannondale SuperX LAB71, 51Merida MISSION 10K, XXSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale SuperX LAB71 51 | Merida MISSION 10K XXS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 371 | 370 | −1 mm |
| Stack | 535 | 529 | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 70 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.3 | 74 | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 521 | 522 | +1 mm |
| Chainstay length | 422 | 419 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1005 | 997 | −8 mm |
| BB drop | 72 | 72 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 288 | not listed | |
| Standover | 782 | 741 | −41 mm |
| Seat tube length | 488 | 445 | −43 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | 400 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 108 | 103 | −5 mm |
Differences are the Merida MISSION 10K minus the Cannondale SuperX LAB71. Full charts: 2025 Cannondale SuperX LAB71, 2026 Merida MISSION 10K.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale SuperX LAB71Merida 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 LAB71LAB71 | Merida MISSION 10K10K |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Lab71 SuperX | Merida MISSION CF4 II |
| Shifter | SRAM RED AXS | SRAM RED AXS |
| Derailleur | SRAM RED XPLR AXS | SRAM Red XPLR |
| Cassette | SRAM Red XPLR | SRAM Red XPLR |
| Chain | SRAM Red | SRAM Red |
| Crankset | SRAM RED XPLR AXS Power Meter | SRAM RED XPLR AXS Power Meter |
| Bottom bracket | CeramicSpeed DUB | SRAM DUB BSA Road Wide |
| Tire | Vittoria Terreno T50 | Goodyear XPLR Slick designed for Zipp 40mm |
| Hub | DT Swiss 180 | not listed |
| Rim | Reserve 40|44 GR | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Red AXS | SRAM Red AXS |
| Handlebar | Cannondale SystemBar | Merida TEAM SL 1P GR |
| Stem | Cannondale SystemBar | Merida TEAM ONE-PIECE GR |
| Grips | fizik Tempo Bondcush | not listed |
| Seatpost | Cannondale C1 | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Vento Antares 00 | Prologo Nago R4 PAS |
| Wheelset | not listed | Zipp 303 XPLR SW |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM Paceline X |
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