2026 Cannondale SuperX SMU 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 SMU in 54, the Merida MISSION 10K in XXS places the top of the head tube 26 mm lower and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 23 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −26 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −8 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −23 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Cannondale SuperX SMU, 54Merida MISSION 10K, XXSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale SuperX SMU 54 | Merida MISSION 10K XXS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 378 | 370 | −8 mm |
| Stack | 555 | 529 | −26 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 70 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.7 | 74 | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 540 | 522 | −18 mm |
| Chainstay length | 422 | 419 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1020 | 997 | −23 mm |
| BB drop | 69 | 72 | +3 mm |
| BB height | 290 | not listed | |
| Standover | 812 | 741 | −71 mm |
| Seat tube length | 524 | 445 | −79 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | 400 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 132 | 103 | −29 mm |
Differences are the Merida MISSION 10K minus the Cannondale SuperX SMU. Full charts: 2026 Cannondale SuperX SMU, 2026 Merida MISSION 10K.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale SuperX SMUMerida 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 SMU1 SMU | Merida MISSION 10K10K |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale SuperX | Merida MISSION CF4 II |
| Fork | SuperX | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Force AXS | SRAM RED AXS |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force XPLR AXS | SRAM Red XPLR |
| Cassette | SRAM Force XPLR XG-1371 | SRAM Red XPLR |
| Chain | SRAM Force | SRAM Red |
| Crankset | SRAM Force XPLR AXS | SRAM RED XPLR AXS Power Meter |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB BSA Road Wide |
| Tire | Vittoria Terreno T50 | Goodyear XPLR Slick designed for Zipp 40mm |
| Hub | DT Swiss 240 | not listed |
| Rim | DT Swiss GRC 1400 DICUT | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Force AXS | SRAM Red AXS |
| Handlebar | Cannondale SystemBar | Merida TEAM SL 1P GR |
| Stem | Cannondale SystemBar | Merida TEAM ONE-PIECE GR |
| Bar tape | Cannondale Tape | not listed |
| Seatpost | Cannondale C1 | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Vento Argo X3 | Prologo Nago R4 PAS |
| Wheelset | not listed | Zipp 303 XPLR SW |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM Paceline X |
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