2019 Merida CROSSWAY 15-V vs 2018 Surly Ogre
The S is the Surly Ogre size closest to your XS Merida CROSSWAY 15-V. 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 Surly Ogre
Compared with the Merida CROSSWAY 15-V in XS, the Surly Ogre in S places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 24 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −5 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −24 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida CROSSWAY 15-V, XSSurly Ogre, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida CROSSWAY 15-V XS | Surly Ogre S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 394 | 395.5 | +2 mm |
| Stack | 597 | 592 | −5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 71.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 73.0° | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 565 | 575 | +10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 440 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1073 | 1049.4 | −24 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 68 | −2 mm |
| Standover | 711 | 763.5 | +53 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 406.4 | −34 mm |
| Fork length | 450 | 447 | −3 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 110 | −15 mm |
Differences are the Surly Ogre minus the Merida CROSSWAY 15-V. Full charts: 2019 Merida CROSSWAY 15-V, 2018 Surly Ogre.
Where each sits in its class
Merida CROSSWAY 15-VSurly 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-V15-V | 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 | Promax MTV-117A | Avid BB7, Tektro FR5 |
| 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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