2020 Merida MISSION CX 700 vs 2022 Surly Cross-Check Flat Bar
The 42 is the Surly Cross-Check Flat Bar size closest to your XS Merida MISSION CX 700. 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 Cross-Check Flat Bar
Compared with the Merida MISSION CX 700 in XS, the Surly Cross-Check Flat Bar in 42 places the top of the head tube 14 mm higher and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +14 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −13 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.2°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −7 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida MISSION CX 700, XSSurly Cross-Check Flat Bar, 42Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida MISSION CX 700 XS | Surly Cross-Check Flat Bar 42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 373 | 378.7 | +6 mm |
| Stack | 514 | 528.0 | +14 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.8 | 72.0 | +1.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 75.0 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 520 | 522.0 | +2 mm |
| Chainstay length | 427 | 420.0 | −7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1003 | 989.8 | −13 mm |
| BB drop | 68 | 66.0 | −2 mm |
| Standover | 724 | 747.9 | +24 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 420.0 | −50 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | 400.0 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 90 | 91.0 | +1 mm |
Differences are the Surly Cross-Check Flat Bar minus the Merida MISSION CX 700. Full charts: 2020 Merida MISSION CX 700, 2022 Surly Cross-Check Flat Bar.
Where each sits in its class
Merida MISSION CX 700Surly Cross-Check Flat Bar
Each bike is ranked against the other gravel 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 MISSION CX 700CX 700 | Surly Cross-Check Flat BarFlat Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida MISSION CX LITE | Surly Cross-Check |
| Fork | MISSION CX CF3 | Surly Cross-Check |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra Disc | SRAM X5 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | SRAM X5 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7000 | Shimano PG920 |
| Chain | KMC X11 | KMC X9 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano Pressfit BB71 | Shimano UN55 |
| Tire | Maxxis All Terrane | Surly Knard |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | Tektro M730 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT54 | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | Satori 25.4 |
| Headset | Merida M2331 Neck | Cane Creek 5 |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | Kalloy 27.2 |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT CC | WTB Silverado |
| Crankset | not listed | Surly E400 |
| Chainring | not listed | 42 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Alex Rims Adventurer |
| Hub | not listed | SRAM MTH300 |
| Rim | not listed | Alex Rims Adventurer |
| Handlebar | not listed | Surly Dimension |
| Rack | not listed | Msw Pork Chop |
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