2020 Merida MISSION CX FORCE-EDITION vs 2022 Surly Cross-Check Flat Bar
The 42 is the Surly Cross-Check Flat Bar size closest to your XS Merida MISSION CX FORCE-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 Cross-Check Flat Bar
Compared with the Merida MISSION CX FORCE-EDITION 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 9 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +14 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −9 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.2°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida MISSION CX FORCE-EDITION, XSSurly Cross-Check Flat Bar, 42Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida MISSION CX FORCE-EDITION 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 | 423 | 420.0 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 999 | 989.8 | −9 mm |
| BB drop | 68 | 66.0 | −2 mm |
| Standover | 719 | 747.9 | +29 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 FORCE-EDITION. Full charts: 2020 Merida MISSION CX FORCE-EDITION, 2022 Surly Cross-Check Flat Bar.
Where each sits in its class
Merida MISSION CX FORCE-EDITIONSurly 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 FORCE-EDITIONCX FORCE-EDITION | Surly Cross-Check Flat BarFlat Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida MISSION CX CF3 | Surly Cross-Check |
| Shifter | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD | SRAM X5 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force eTAP AXS | SRAM X5 |
| Cassette | CS XG 1270 D1 | Shimano PG920 |
| Chain | SRAM Force | KMC X9 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM Press Fit DUB | Shimano UN55 |
| Wheelset | Vision SC 40DB | Alex Rims Adventurer |
| Tire | Maxxis All Terrane | Surly Knard |
| Brake | SRAM ED Force eTap AXS | Tektro M730 |
| Rotor | SRAM DB ROTOR CLX R CNTRLOCK | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | Satori 25.4 |
| Headset | VP B303AC Neck | Cane Creek 5 |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT CC | WTB Silverado |
| Fork | not listed | Surly Cross-Check |
| Crankset | not listed | Surly E400 |
| Chainring | not listed | 42 |
| Hub | not listed | SRAM MTH300 |
| Rim | not listed | Alex Rims Adventurer |
| Handlebar | not listed | Surly Dimension |
| Seatpost | not listed | Kalloy 27.2 |
| Rack | not listed | Msw Pork Chop |
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