2019 Merida CROSSWAY URBAN 20-D vs 2018 Surly Ogre
The L is the Surly Ogre size closest to your XL Merida CROSSWAY URBAN 20-D. 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 URBAN 20-D in XL, the Surly Ogre in L places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −9 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −16 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida CROSSWAY URBAN 20-D, XLSurly Ogre, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida CROSSWAY URBAN 20-D XL | Surly Ogre L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 430 | 427.6 | −2 mm |
| Stack | 622 | 613 | −9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72 | 72.0° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73.0° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 620 | 615 | −5 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 440 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1101 | 1084.6 | −16 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 68 | −2 mm |
| Standover | 838 | 824.5 | −14 mm |
| Seat tube length | 580 | 508 | −72 mm |
| Fork length | 395 | 447 | +52 mm |
| Head tube length | 200 | 130 | −70 mm |
Differences are the Surly Ogre minus the Merida CROSSWAY URBAN 20-D. Full charts: 2019 Merida CROSSWAY URBAN 20-D, 2018 Surly Ogre.
Where each sits in its class
Merida CROSSWAY URBAN 20-DSurly 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 URBAN 20-DURBAN 20-D | Surly OgreOgre |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Urban-AL Rigid straight | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano ST-EF505 | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | Shimano FD-TY710, Shimano Acera M360 | 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 K1024 | Surly Extraterrestrial |
| Rim | Merida CC | WTB i29 |
| Brake | Shimano ST-EF505 | Avid BB7, Tektro FR5 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida CC | Surly Moloko |
| Stem | Merida CC | Kalloy AS-008 |
| Grips | Merida Ergonomic screw | Velo Black |
| Seatpost | Merida CC | Kalloy SP-342 |
| Saddle | Merida Cross Sport | WTB Volt Sport |
| Frame | not listed | Surly Ogre |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano T551 |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano T551 |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 40 |
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