2020 Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD vs 2021 Merida SPEEDER
The Merida SPEEDER size closest to your L is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Merida SPEEDER
Compared with the Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD in L, the Merida SPEEDER in XS places the top of the head tube 58 mm lower and 26 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 40 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −58 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −26 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −40 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −2.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −12 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD, LMerida SPEEDER, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD L | Merida SPEEDER XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 415 | 389 | −26 mm |
| Stack | 620 | 562 | −58 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72 | 70 | −2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 605 | 555 | −50 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 438 | −12 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1091 | 1051 | −40 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 65 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 798 | 744 | −54 mm |
| Seat tube length | 550 | 470 | −80 mm |
| Fork length | 450 | 395 | −55 mm |
| Head tube length | 145 | 150 | +5 mm |
Differences are the Merida SPEEDER minus the Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD. Full charts: 2020 Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD, 2021 Merida SPEEDER.
Where each sits in its class
Merida CROSSWAY 15-MDMerida 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 15-MD15-MD | Merida SPEEDER100 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida CROSSWAY DT | Merida SPEEDER LITE II |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX | Merida SPEEDER CF2 |
| Shifter | Shimano ST-EF500 | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Derailleur | Shimano FD-TY710, Shimano Acera M310 | Shimano TY710, Shimano AceraX |
| Cassette | SunRace CSM668 | SunRace CSM668 |
| Chain | KMC M700 | SunRace CNM84 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH-7420ST-W | FSA TH-7420ST Cartridge Bearing |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | VPE-891 |
| Tire | Merida K1171 | Maxxis Detonator |
| Rim | Merida CC | not listed |
| Brake | Jak J8 disc | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Rotor | Jak | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Merida CC | Merida COMP TK |
| Stem | Merida TK | Merida COMP CC |
| Grips | Merida EC | Merida COMP EC |
| Headset | FSA TH888 | Merida M2341 Neck |
| Seatpost | Merida TK | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Merida Cross Sport | not listed |
| Crankset | not listed | 170 mm-all sizes |
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