2021 Cannondale Topstone Carbon vs 2020 Merida MISSION CX SE
The XL is the Merida MISSION CX SE size closest to your L Cannondale Topstone Carbon. 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 Topstone Carbon in L, the Merida MISSION CX SE in XL places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 9 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +9 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cannondale Topstone Carbon, LMerida MISSION CX SE, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Topstone Carbon L | Merida MISSION CX SE XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 394 | 403 | +9 mm |
| Stack | 610 | 612 | +2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.2 | 72 | +0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.1 | 73 | −0.1° |
| Effective top tube | 579 | 590 | +11 mm |
| Chainstay length | 415 | 425 | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1040 | 1048 | +8 mm |
| BB drop | 61 | 65 | +4 mm |
| BB height | 280 | not listed | |
| Standover | 843 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 553 | 590 | +37 mm |
| Head tube length | 198 | 195 | −3 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 395 |
Differences are the Merida MISSION CX SE minus the Cannondale Topstone Carbon. Full charts: 2021 Cannondale Topstone Carbon, 2020 Merida MISSION CX SE.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Topstone CarbonMerida 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 Topstone Carbon2 | 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 Ultegra | SunRace CSMS8 |
| Chain | Shimano HG701 | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | HollowGram | not listed |
| Pedals | Not | not listed |
| Tire | WTB Riddler TCS | Maxxis Mud Wrestler |
| Rim | HollowGram 22 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX800 | Promax ROAD PM |
| Bar tape | Cannondale Tape | not listed |
| Seatpost | HollowGram SAVE | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA TH 7420ST |
| Rotor | not listed | Promax G160 |
| Stem | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
| Headset | not listed | Merida M2339 Neck |
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