2020 Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L vs 2021 Merida SPEEDER
The Merida SPEEDER size closest to your S is the S/M. Compare the S/M instead
What changes on the Merida SPEEDER
Compared with the Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L in S, the Merida SPEEDER in XL places the top of the head tube 65 mm higher and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +65 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +7 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −12 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L, SMerida SPEEDER, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L S | Merida SPEEDER XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 410 | 416 | +6 mm |
| Stack | 590 | 655 | +65 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 72 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 585 | 610 | +25 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 438 | −12 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1081 | 1088 | +7 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 65 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 590 | 855 | +265 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 590 | +120 mm |
| Fork length | 395 | 395 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 170 | 240 | +70 mm |
Differences are the Merida SPEEDER minus the Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L. Full charts: 2020 Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L, 2021 Merida SPEEDER.
Where each sits in its class
Merida CROSSWAY URBAN LMerida 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 LURBAN L 100 | Merida SPEEDER100 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida CROSSWAY URBAN TFS L | 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 |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | VPE-891 |
| 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 EXPERT TK | Merida COMP EC |
| Headset | Merida M2341 Neck | Merida M2341 Neck |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | not listed |
| Crankset | not listed | 170 mm-all sizes |
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