2019 Merida CROSSWAY L 15-V vs 2021 Merida SPEEDER
The ML is the Merida SPEEDER size closest to your S Merida CROSSWAY L 15-V. 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 L 15-V in S, the Merida SPEEDER in ML places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +10 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −13 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −12 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida CROSSWAY L 15-V, SMerida SPEEDER, MLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida CROSSWAY L 15-V S | Merida SPEEDER ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 394 | 404 | +10 mm |
| Stack | 612 | 606 | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 71.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 575 | 583 | +8 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 438 | −12 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1078 | 1065 | −13 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 65 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 590 | 806 | +216 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430 | 540 | +110 mm |
| Fork length | 450 | 395 | −55 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 190 | +50 mm |
Differences are the Merida SPEEDER minus the Merida CROSSWAY L 15-V. Full charts: 2019 Merida CROSSWAY L 15-V, 2021 Merida SPEEDER.
Where each sits in its class
Merida CROSSWAY L 15-VMerida 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 L 15-V15-V | Merida SPEEDER100 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida CROSSWAY DT L | 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 |
| Tire | Merida K1171 | Maxxis Detonator |
| Rim | Merida CC | not listed |
| Brake | Promax MTV-117A | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| 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 |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
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