2019 Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD vs 2018 Surly Ogre
The Surly Ogre size closest to your L is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Surly Ogre
Compared with the Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD in L, the Surly Ogre in XL places the top of the head tube 12 mm higher and 32 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 19 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +12 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +32 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +19 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD, LSurly Ogre, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD L | Surly Ogre XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 415 | 447 | +32 mm |
| Stack | 620 | 632 | +12 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72 | 72.0° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73.0° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 605 | 640 | +35 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 440 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1091 | 1110 | +19 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 68 | −2 mm |
| Standover | 798 | 857.85 | +60 mm |
| Seat tube length | 550 | 558 | +8 mm |
| Fork length | 450 | 447 | −3 mm |
| Head tube length | 145 | 150 | +5 mm |
Differences are the Surly Ogre minus the Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD. Full charts: 2019 Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD, 2018 Surly Ogre.
Where each sits in its class
Merida CROSSWAY 15-MDSurly Ogre
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 | Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD15-MD | Surly OgreOgre |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida CROSSWAY DT | Surly Ogre |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano ST-EF500 | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | Shimano FD-TY710, Shimano Acera M310 | Shimano Deore Front, Shimano Deore Rear |
| Cassette | SunRace CSM668 | Shimano HG50 |
| Chain | KMC M700 | KMC X10 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH-7420ST-W | SRAM PowerSpline |
| Tire | Merida K1171 | Surly Extraterrestrial |
| Rim | Merida CC | WTB i29 |
| Brake | Jake J8 disc | Avid BB7, Tektro FR5 |
| Rotor | Jake | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida CC | Surly Moloko |
| Stem | Merida TK | Kalloy AS-008 |
| Grips | Merida EC | Velo Black |
| Headset | FSA TH888 | Cane Creek 40 |
| Seatpost | Merida TK | Kalloy SP-342 |
| Saddle | Merida Cross Sport | WTB Volt Sport |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano T551 |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano T551 |
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