2019 Merida CROSSWAY URBAN 40-D vs 2021 Merida SPEEDER
The L is the Merida SPEEDER size closest to your XL Merida CROSSWAY URBAN 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 Merida SPEEDER
Compared with the Merida CROSSWAY URBAN 40-D in XL, the Merida SPEEDER in L places the top of the head tube 9 mm higher and 20 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 27 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +9 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −20 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −27 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −12 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida CROSSWAY URBAN 40-D, XLMerida SPEEDER, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida CROSSWAY URBAN 40-D XL | Merida SPEEDER L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 430 | 410 | −20 mm |
| Stack | 622 | 631 | +9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72 | 72 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 620 | 597 | −23 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 438 | −12 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1101 | 1074 | −27 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 65 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 838 | 828 | −10 mm |
| Seat tube length | 580 | 560 | −20 mm |
| Fork length | 395 | 395 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 200 | 215 | +15 mm |
Differences are the Merida SPEEDER minus the Merida CROSSWAY URBAN 40-D. Full charts: 2019 Merida CROSSWAY URBAN 40-D, 2021 Merida SPEEDER.
Where each sits in its class
Merida CROSSWAY URBAN 40-DMerida SPEEDER
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 40-DURBAN 40-D | Merida SPEEDER100 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Urban-AL Rigid straight | Merida SPEEDER CF2 |
| Shifter | Shimano ST-EF505 | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Acera M370 | Shimano TY710, Shimano AceraX |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG200 | SunRace CSM668 |
| Chain | KMC M99 | SunRace CNM84 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH-7420ST-W | FSA TH-7420ST Cartridge Bearing |
| Tire | Merida K1024 | Maxxis Detonator |
| Rim | Merida CC | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano ST-EF505 | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Merida CC | Merida COMP TK |
| Stem | Merida CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Grips | Merida Ergonomic screw | Merida COMP EC |
| Seatpost | Merida CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Merida Cross Sport | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Merida SPEEDER LITE II |
| Crankset | not listed | 170 mm-all sizes |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Headset | not listed | Merida M2341 Neck |
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