2021 Merida MISSION CX vs 2022 Surly Cross-Check Flat Bar
The 56 is the Surly Cross-Check Flat Bar size closest to your M Merida MISSION CX. 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 in M, the Surly Cross-Check Flat Bar in 56 places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +4 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida MISSION CX, MSurly Cross-Check Flat Bar, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida MISSION CX M | Surly Cross-Check Flat Bar 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 392 | 394.3 | +2 mm |
| Stack | 553 | 556.5 | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.8 | 72.0 | +0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 72.5 | −1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 550 | 569.9 | +20 mm |
| Chainstay length | 423 | 425.0 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1016 | 1019.7 | +4 mm |
| BB drop | 68 | 66.0 | −2 mm |
| Standover | 774 | 826.7 | +53 mm |
| Seat tube length | 530 | 560.0 | +30 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | 400.0 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 121.0 | −4 mm |
Differences are the Surly Cross-Check Flat Bar minus the Merida MISSION CX. Full charts: 2021 Merida MISSION CX, 2022 Surly Cross-Check Flat Bar.
Where each sits in its class
Merida MISSION CXSurly 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 CXCX 400 | Surly Cross-Check Flat BarFlat Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida MISSION CX LITE | Surly Cross-Check |
| Fork | MISSION CX CF3 | Surly Cross-Check |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 disc | SRAM X5 |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | SRAM X5 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7000 | Shimano PG920 |
| Chain | KMC X11 | KMC X9 |
| Bottom bracket | SM-BB71-41B | Shimano UN55 |
| Tire | Maxxis Mud Wrestler | Surly Knard |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | Tektro M730 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | Satori 25.4 |
| Headset | Merida M2331 Neck | Cane Creek 5 |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Kalloy 27.2 |
| 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 |
| Saddle | not listed | WTB Silverado |
| Rack | not listed | Msw Pork Chop |
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