2019 Merida CROSSWAY URBAN XT-EDITION vs 2021 Merida SPEEDER
The L is the Merida SPEEDER size closest to your XL Merida CROSSWAY URBAN 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 Merida SPEEDER
Compared with the Merida CROSSWAY URBAN XT-EDITION 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 XT-EDITION, XLMerida SPEEDER, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida CROSSWAY URBAN XT-EDITION 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 | 833 | 828 | −5 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 XT-EDITION. Full charts: 2019 Merida CROSSWAY URBAN XT-EDITION, 2021 Merida SPEEDER.
Where each sits in its class
Merida CROSSWAY URBAN 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 XT-EDITIONURBAN XT-EDITION | Merida SPEEDER100 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida CROSSWAY URBAN TFS | Merida SPEEDER LITE II |
| Fork | CROSSWAY 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 Ergo | Merida COMP EC |
| Headset | Merida M2339 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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