2019 Merida CROSSWAY URBAN vs 2018 Surly Ogre
The L is the Surly Ogre size closest to your XL 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 Surly Ogre
Compared with the Merida CROSSWAY URBAN in XL, the Surly Ogre in L places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower 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
- −9 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −16 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, XLSurly Ogre, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida CROSSWAY URBAN XL | Surly Ogre L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 430 | 427.6 | −2 mm |
| Stack | 622 | 613 | −9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72 | 72.0° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73.0° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 620 | 615 | −5 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 440 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1101 | 1084.6 | −16 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 68 | −2 mm |
| Standover | 833 | 824.5 | −9 mm |
| Seat tube length | 580 | 508 | −72 mm |
| Fork length | 395 | 447 | +52 mm |
| Head tube length | 200 | 130 | −70 mm |
Differences are the Surly Ogre minus the Merida CROSSWAY URBAN. Full charts: 2019 Merida CROSSWAY URBAN, 2018 Surly Ogre.
Where each sits in its class
Merida CROSSWAY URBANSurly 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 URBANURBAN 100 | Surly OgreOgre |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida CROSSWAY URBAN TFS | Surly Ogre |
| Fork | CROSSWAY URBAN LITE | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Altus | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | Shimano Acera M3000, Shimano Alivio | Shimano Deore Front, Shimano Deore Rear |
| Cassette | Shimano HG200 | Shimano HG50 |
| Chain | KMC M99 | KMC X10 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH-7420ST Cartridge Bearing | SRAM PowerSpline |
| Tire | Maxxis Overdrive | Surly Extraterrestrial |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | 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 Ergo | Velo Black |
| Headset | Merida M2341 Neck | Cane Creek 40 |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Kalloy SP-342 |
| Saddle | Merida Crossway Comfort | WTB Volt Sport |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano T551 |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano T551 |
| Rim | not listed | WTB i29 |
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