2019 Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L 40-D vs 2018 Surly Ogre
The M is the Surly Ogre size closest to your M Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L 40-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 L 40-D in M, the Surly Ogre in M places the top of the head tube 13 mm higher 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
- +13 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −17 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L 40-D, MSurly Ogre, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L 40-D M | Surly Ogre M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 410 | 410.5 | +1 mm |
| Stack | 590 | 603.4 | +13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 72.0° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.0° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 585 | 595 | +10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 440 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1081 | 1064.5 | −17 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 68 | −2 mm |
| Standover | 589 | 795.7 | +207 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 457.2 | −13 mm |
| Fork length | 395 | 447 | +52 mm |
| Head tube length | 170 | 120 | −50 mm |
Differences are the Surly Ogre minus the Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L 40-D. Full charts: 2019 Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L 40-D, 2018 Surly Ogre.
Where each sits in its class
Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L 40-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 L 40-DURBAN L 40-D | Surly OgreOgre |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida CROSSWAY URBAN SPEED L | Surly Ogre |
| Fork | Urban-AL Rigid straight | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano ST-EF505 | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | Shimano Acera M370 | Shimano Deore Front, Shimano Deore Rear |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG200 | Shimano HG50 |
| Chain | KMC M99 | 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 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano T551 |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano T551 |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 40 |
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