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2025 Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through vs 2026 Merida eFLOAT HD L 700 EQ

The S is the Merida eFLOAT HD L 700 EQ size closest to your M 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 700 EQ

Compared with the Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through in M, the Merida eFLOAT HD L 700 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

2025 Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through (M) and 2026 Merida eFLOAT HD L 700 EQ (S), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Merida eFLOAT HD L 700 EQ is the colored outline on top.J 1163

Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through, MMerida eFLOAT HD L 700 EQ, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementCanyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through MMerida eFLOAT HD L 700 EQ SDifference
Reach411408−3 mm
Stack656647−9 mm
Head tube angle6867.5−0.5°
Seat tube angle7474.5+0.5°
Effective top tube599588−11 mm
Chainstay length466475+9 mm
Wheelbase11631176+13 mm
BB drop6362.5−1 mm
Standover445646+201 mm
Seat tube length460380−80 mm
Head tube length135115−20 mm
Fork lengthnot listed538

Differences are the Merida eFLOAT HD L 700 EQ minus the Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through. Full charts: 2025 Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through, 2026 Merida eFLOAT HD L 700 EQ.

Where each sits in its class

Canyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-throughMerida eFLOAT HD L 700 EQ

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartCanyon Pathlite:ON SUV step-through7 SUV step-throughMerida eFLOAT HD L 700 EQeFLOAT HD L 700 EQ
FrameCanyon Pathlite:ONMerida eFLOAT HD L LITE II
ForkSR Suntour XCM34SR Suntour Mobie 34-D-Boost
ShifterShimano Deore M6100not listed
DerailleurShimano Deore M6100Shimano XT LG
CassetteSunRace CSMZ800Shimano LG400
ChainShimano Deore M6100not listed
CranksetFSA CK-220FSA CK-220 wide E-Bike Forged Crankset
ChainringSamox EMS05not listed
MotorBosch Performance Line CXBosch Performance Line CX
BatteryBosch PowertubeBosch Powertube 800
WheelsetAlex Rims MD25not listed
TireMaxxis Crossmark II Reflexstrip ClincherSchwalbe Energizer Plus Performance
BrakeShimano MT200Shimano CUES U8000
RotorShimano SM-RT30Shimano RT-CL800
HandlebarCanyon HB0051not listed
StemCanyon ST0036Merida EXPERT TK III
GripsErgon GA3Merida EXPERT TK
SeatpostCanyon SP0067 Supension PostMerida COMP TR IV
SaddleSelle Royal Essenza+ ModerateMerida EXPERT TK II
LightSate-Lite C13 Pure, Sate-lite M15not listed
Pedalsnot listedVPE-541P
Hubnot listedShimano TC500
Rimnot listedMerida COMP TR II

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