2020 Merida CROSSWAY URBAN XT-EDITION vs 2018 Surly Ogre
The XL is the Surly Ogre size closest to your XXL 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 Surly Ogre
Compared with the Merida CROSSWAY URBAN XT-EDITION in XXL, the Surly Ogre in XL places the top of the head tube 16 mm lower and 16 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −16 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +16 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +5 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida CROSSWAY URBAN XT-EDITION, XXLSurly Ogre, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida CROSSWAY URBAN XT-EDITION XXL | Surly Ogre XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 431 | 447 | +16 mm |
| Stack | 648 | 632 | −16 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5 | 72.0° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 72.5 | 73.0° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 635 | 640 | +5 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 440 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1105 | 1110 | +5 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 68 | −2 mm |
| Standover | 860 | 857.85 | −2 mm |
| Seat tube length | 610 | 558 | −52 mm |
| Fork length | 395 | 447 | +52 mm |
| Head tube length | 225 | 150 | −75 mm |
Differences are the Surly Ogre minus the Merida CROSSWAY URBAN XT-EDITION. Full charts: 2020 Merida CROSSWAY URBAN XT-EDITION, 2018 Surly Ogre.
Where each sits in its class
Merida CROSSWAY URBAN XT-EDITIONSurly 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 URBAN XT-EDITIONURBAN XT-EDITION | Surly OgreOgre |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida CROSSWAY URBAN TFS | Surly Ogre |
| Fork | CROSSWAY URBAN CF2 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX, Shimano XT Shadow | Shimano Deore Front, Shimano Deore Rear |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX | Shimano HG50 |
| Chain | KMC X11 | KMC X10 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT800 BSA | SRAM PowerSpline |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Overdrive II | Surly Extraterrestrial |
| Brake | Shimano MT500 | 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 EXPERT TK | Velo Black |
| Headset | Merida M2339 Neck | Cane Creek 40 |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Kalloy SP-342 |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | WTB Volt Sport |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Deore |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano T551 |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano T551 |
| Rim | not listed | WTB i29 |
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