2019 Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L XT-EDITION vs 2018 Surly Ogre
The L is the Surly Ogre size closest to your L Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L XT-EDITION. 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 XT-EDITION in L, the Surly Ogre in L places the top of the head tube 10 mm higher and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +10 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −3 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −11 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 L XT-EDITION, LSurly Ogre, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L XT-EDITION L | Surly Ogre L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 431 | 427.6 | −3 mm |
| Stack | 603 | 613 | +10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72 | 72.0° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 72 | 73.0° | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 615 | 615 | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 440 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1096 | 1084.6 | −11 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 68 | −2 mm |
| Standover | 592 | 824.5 | +233 mm |
| Seat tube length | 540 | 508 | −32 mm |
| Fork length | 395 | 447 | +52 mm |
| Head tube length | 180 | 130 | −50 mm |
Differences are the Surly Ogre minus the Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L XT-EDITION. Full charts: 2019 Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L XT-EDITION, 2018 Surly Ogre.
Where each sits in its class
Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L XT-EDITIONSurly 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 XT-EDITIONURBAN L XT-EDITION | Surly OgreOgre |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida CROSSWAY URBAN TFS L | Surly Ogre |
| Fork | CROSSWAY L URBAN CF2 | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano XT | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT, Shimano XT Shadow | Shimano Deore Front, Shimano Deore Rear |
| Cassette | Shimano HG500 | Shimano HG50 |
| Chain | KMC X10 | KMC X10 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT800 BSA | SRAM PowerSpline |
| Tire | Maxxis Overdrive II | Surly Extraterrestrial |
| Brake | Shimano MT500 | Avid BB7, Tektro FR5 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida COMP CC | Surly Moloko |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | Kalloy AS-008 |
| Grips | Merida CROSSWAY L Ergo | Velo Black |
| Headset | Merida M2339 Neck | Cane Creek 40 |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Kalloy SP-342 |
| Saddle | Merida CROSSWAY L Comfort | WTB Volt Sport |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano T551 |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano T551 |
| Rim | not listed | WTB i29 |
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