2021 Cannondale Topstone Carbon Lefty vs 2020 Merida MISSION CX SE
The XL is the Merida MISSION CX SE size closest to your XL Cannondale Topstone Carbon Lefty. 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 Lefty in XL, the Merida MISSION CX SE in XL places the top of the head tube 29 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −29 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −20 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cannondale Topstone Carbon Lefty, XLMerida MISSION CX SE, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Topstone Carbon Lefty XL | Merida MISSION CX SE XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 401 | 403 | +2 mm |
| Stack | 641 | 612 | −29 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.2 | 72 | +0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.1 | 73 | −0.1° |
| Effective top tube | 596 | 590 | −6 mm |
| Chainstay length | 415 | 425 | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1068 | 1048 | −20 mm |
| BB drop | 59 | 65 | +6 mm |
| BB height | 278 | not listed | |
| Standover | 880 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 600 | 590 | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 232 | 195 | −37 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 395 |
Differences are the Merida MISSION CX SE minus the Cannondale Topstone Carbon Lefty. Full charts: 2021 Cannondale Topstone Carbon Lefty, 2020 Merida MISSION CX SE.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Topstone Carbon LeftyMerida 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 Carbon LeftyLefty 1 | Merida MISSION CX SECX 100 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale BallisTec | Merida MISSION CX TFS |
| Fork | Lefty Oliver | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD | SRAM Apex 1 |
| Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle eTap AXS | SRAM Apex 1 |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1295 | SunRace CSMS8 |
| Chain | SRAM X01 Eagle | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | SRAM Force AXS | not listed |
| Chainring | SRAM Force AXS 40t | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | FSA TH 7420ST |
| Pedals | Not | not listed |
| Wheelset | Cannondale HollowGram 23 Superlight Hi-Impact | not listed |
| Tire | WTB Venture TCS Light | Maxxis Mud Wrestler |
| Rim | HollowGram 23 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Force eTap AXS, SRAM Force AXS | Promax ROAD PM |
| Handlebar | HollowGram SAVE SystemBar | not listed |
| Stem | HollowGram SAVE | Merida COMP CC |
| Bar tape | Cannondale Tape | not listed |
| Seatpost | HollowGram SAVE | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop | not listed |
| Rotor | not listed | Promax G160 |
| Headset | not listed | Merida M2339 Neck |
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