2019 Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L XT-EDITION vs 2021 Merida SPEEDER
The Merida SPEEDER size closest to your S is the S/M. Compare the S/M instead
What changes on the Merida SPEEDER
Compared with the Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L XT-EDITION in S, the Merida SPEEDER in XL places the top of the head tube 65 mm higher and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +65 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +7 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −12 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L XT-EDITION, SMerida SPEEDER, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L XT-EDITION S | Merida SPEEDER XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 410 | 416 | +6 mm |
| Stack | 590 | 655 | +65 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 72 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 585 | 610 | +25 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 438 | −12 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1081 | 1088 | +7 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 65 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 590 | 855 | +265 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 590 | +120 mm |
| Fork length | 395 | 395 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 170 | 240 | +70 mm |
Differences are the Merida SPEEDER minus the Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L XT-EDITION. Full charts: 2019 Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L XT-EDITION, 2021 Merida SPEEDER.
Where each sits in its class
Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L XT-EDITIONMerida 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 L XT-EDITIONURBAN L XT-EDITION | Merida SPEEDER100 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida CROSSWAY URBAN TFS L | Merida SPEEDER LITE II |
| Fork | CROSSWAY L URBAN CF2 | Merida SPEEDER CF2 |
| Shifter | Shimano XT | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT, Shimano XT Shadow | Shimano TY710, Shimano AceraX |
| Cassette | Shimano HG500 | SunRace CSM668 |
| Chain | KMC X10 | SunRace CNM84 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT800 BSA | FSA TH-7420ST Cartridge Bearing |
| Tire | Maxxis Overdrive II | Maxxis Detonator |
| Brake | Shimano MT500 | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Merida COMP CC | Merida COMP TK |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Grips | Merida CROSSWAY L Ergo | Merida COMP EC |
| Headset | Merida M2339 Neck | Merida M2341 Neck |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Merida CROSSWAY L Comfort | not listed |
| Crankset | not listed | 170 mm-all sizes |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
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