2025 Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through vs 2026 Merida eFLOAT HD L 500 EQ
The S is the Merida eFLOAT HD L 500 EQ size closest to your S Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through. 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 eFLOAT HD L 500 EQ
Compared with the Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through in S, the Merida eFLOAT HD L 500 EQ in S places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −9 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −3 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +13 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +9 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through, SMerida eFLOAT HD L 500 EQ, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through S | Merida eFLOAT HD L 500 EQ S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 411 | 408 | −3 mm |
| Stack | 656 | 647 | −9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68 | 67.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 599 | 588 | −11 mm |
| Chainstay length | 466 | 475 | +9 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1163 | 1176 | +13 mm |
| BB drop | 63 | 62.5 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 445 | 646 | +201 mm |
| Seat tube length | 415 | 380 | −35 mm |
| Head tube length | 135 | 115 | −20 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 538 |
Differences are the Merida eFLOAT HD L 500 EQ minus the Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through. Full charts: 2025 Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through, 2026 Merida eFLOAT HD L 500 EQ.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-throughMerida eFLOAT HD L 500 EQ
Each bike is ranked against the other commuter 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 | Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through7 SUV step-through | Merida eFLOAT HD L 500 EQeFLOAT HD L 500 EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Pathlite:ON | Merida eFLOAT HD L LITE II |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCM34 | SR Suntour X1-Boost |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M6100 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano CUES U6000 |
| Cassette | SunRace CSMZ800 | Shimano CUES LG400 |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano LG500 |
| Crankset | FSA CK-220 | FSA CK-220 wide E-Bike Forged Crankset |
| Chainring | Samox EMS05 | not listed |
| Motor | Bosch Performance Line CX | Bosch Performance Line CX |
| Battery | Bosch Powertube | Bosch Powertube 800 |
| Wheelset | Alex Rims MD25 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Crossmark II Reflexstrip Clincher | Schwalbe Energizer Plus Performance |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | SRAM DB4 stealth |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT30 | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | Canyon HB0051 | not listed |
| Stem | Canyon ST0036 | Merida EXPERT TK III |
| Grips | Ergon GA3 | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0067 Supension Post | Merida COMP TR IV |
| Saddle | Selle Royal Essenza+ Moderate | Merida EXPERT TK II |
| Light | Sate-Lite C13 Pure, Sate-lite M15 | not listed |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-541P |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano TC500 |
| Rim | not listed | Merida COMP TR II |
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