2019 Merida CROSSWAY URBAN vs 2021 Merida SPEEDER
The S/M is the Merida SPEEDER size closest to your ML Merida CROSSWAY URBAN. 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 in ML, the Merida SPEEDER in S/M places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and 23 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 24 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −4 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −23 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −24 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −12 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida CROSSWAY URBAN, MLMerida SPEEDER, S/MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida CROSSWAY URBAN ML | Merida SPEEDER S/M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 421 | 398 | −23 mm |
| Stack | 589 | 585 | −4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72 | 71 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 595 | 571 | −24 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 438 | −12 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1081 | 1057 | −24 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 65 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 783 | 787 | +4 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 520 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 395 | 395 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 165 | 170 | +5 mm |
Differences are the Merida SPEEDER minus the Merida CROSSWAY URBAN. Full charts: 2019 Merida CROSSWAY URBAN, 2021 Merida SPEEDER.
Where each sits in its class
Merida CROSSWAY URBANMerida 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 URBANURBAN 100 | Merida SPEEDER100 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida CROSSWAY URBAN TFS | Merida SPEEDER LITE II |
| Fork | CROSSWAY URBAN LITE | Merida SPEEDER CF2 |
| Shifter | Shimano Altus | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Acera M3000, Shimano Alivio | Shimano TY710, Shimano AceraX |
| Cassette | Shimano HG200 | SunRace CSM668 |
| Chain | KMC M99 | SunRace CNM84 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH-7420ST Cartridge Bearing | FSA TH-7420ST Cartridge Bearing |
| Tire | Maxxis Overdrive | Maxxis Detonator |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | 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 Ergo | Merida COMP EC |
| Headset | Merida M2341 Neck | Merida M2341 Neck |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Merida Crossway Comfort | not listed |
| Crankset | not listed | 170 mm-all sizes |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
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