2025 Kona Dew vs 2026 Merida SPEEDER
The Merida SPEEDER size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Merida SPEEDER
Compared with the Kona Dew in M, the Merida SPEEDER in XL places the top of the head tube 48 mm higher and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 28 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +48 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −7 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −28 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +2.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −12 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Kona Dew, MMerida SPEEDER, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Kona Dew M | Merida SPEEDER XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 423 | 416 | −7 mm |
| Stack | 607 | 655 | +48 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.0° | 72 | +2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.0° | 73.5 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 597 | 610 | +13 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 438 | −12 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1116 | 1088 | −28 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 65 | −5 mm |
| BB height | 272 | not listed | |
| Standover | 722 | 855 | +133 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 590 | +120 mm |
| Fork length | 410 | 395 | −15 mm |
| Head tube length | 175 | 240 | +65 mm |
Differences are the Merida SPEEDER minus the Kona Dew. Full charts: 2025 Kona Dew, 2026 Merida SPEEDER.
Where each sits in its class
Kona DewMerida SPEEDER
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 | Kona DewDew | Merida SPEEDER100 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Kona 6061 | Merida SPEEDER LITE III |
| Fork | Kona Project Two | Merida SPEEDER CF2 |
| Shifter | Shimano Altus | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano ESSA U2000 | Shimano CUES, Shimano CUES U3020 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG400 | SunRace U98 CS-U98 |
| Chain | KMC Z8.3 | KMC XGlide |
| Crankset | Shimano ESSA | Shimano CUES U4002 |
| Pedals | Feimin Platform | VPE-891 |
| Tire | WTB Horizon Comp | Kenda Tanwall 35mm |
| Brake | Tektro HD-M275 | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Tektro TR160 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Kona Riser | Merida COMP TK |
| Stem | Kona Control | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Grips | Kona Key | Merida COMP CT |
| Headset | Feimin FP-H863 | Merida M2331 Neck |
| Seatpost | Kona Commuter | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Kona Commuter | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano UN101 LL123 |
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