2019 Merida CROSSWAY 20-V vs 2019 Merida SPEEDER 400-JULIET
The ML is the Merida SPEEDER 400-JULIET size closest to your XL Merida CROSSWAY 20-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 Merida SPEEDER 400-JULIET
Compared with the Merida CROSSWAY 20-V in XL, the Merida SPEEDER 400-JULIET in ML places the top of the head tube 35 mm lower and 43 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 89 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −35 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −43 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −89 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −15 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida CROSSWAY 20-V, XLMerida SPEEDER 400-JULIET, MLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida CROSSWAY 20-V XL | Merida SPEEDER 400-JULIET ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 413 | 370 | −43 mm |
| Stack | 644 | 609 | −35 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72 | 72.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 620 | 550 | −70 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 435 | −15 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1107 | 1018 | −89 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 65 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 844 | 806 | −38 mm |
| Seat tube length | 580 | 540 | −40 mm |
| Fork length | 450 | 395 | −55 mm |
| Head tube length | 170 | 190 | +20 mm |
Differences are the Merida SPEEDER 400-JULIET minus the Merida CROSSWAY 20-V. Full charts: 2019 Merida CROSSWAY 20-V, 2019 Merida SPEEDER 400-JULIET.
Where each sits in its class
Merida CROSSWAY 20-VMerida SPEEDER 400-JULIET
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 20-V20-V | Merida SPEEDER 400-JULIET400-JULIET |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida CROSSWAY SPEED | Merida SPEEDER TFS |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX HLO | Merida SPEEDER CF2 |
| Shifter | Shimano ST-EF500 | Shimano SL-RS700 |
| Derailleur | Shimano FD-TY710, Shimano Acera M360 | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | SunRace CSM668 | Shimano 105 R7000 |
| Chain | KMC M700 | KMC X11-1 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH-7420ST-W | not listed |
| Tire | Merida K1171 | Maxxis Detonator |
| Rim | Merida CC | not listed |
| Brake | Promax MTV-117A | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida CC | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | Merida TK | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Grips | Merida EC | Merida EXPERT EC |
| Seatpost | Merida TK | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Merida Cross Sport | Merida Juliet Sport |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Headset | not listed | Merida M2331 Neck |
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