2026 Merida MISSION vs 2026 Cannondale Super X
The 51 is the Cannondale Super X size closest to your XS Merida MISSION. 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 Cannondale Super X
Compared with the Merida MISSION in XS, the Cannondale Super X in 51 places the top of the head tube 7 mm lower and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −7 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −6 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −4 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida MISSION, XSCannondale Super X, 51Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida MISSION XS | Cannondale Super X 51 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 377 | 371 | −6 mm |
| Stack | 542 | 535 | −7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 71 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74.3 | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 532 | 521 | −11 mm |
| Chainstay length | 419 | 422 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1009 | 1005 | −4 mm |
| BB drop | 72 | 72 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 764 | 782 | +18 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 488 | +18 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | 400 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 117 | 108 | −9 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 288 |
Differences are the Cannondale Super X minus the Merida MISSION. Full charts: 2026 Merida MISSION, 2026 Cannondale Super X.
Where each sits in its class
Merida MISSIONCannondale Super X
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 MISSION4000 | Cannondale Super X1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida MISSION CF4 II | Cannondale SuperX |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX400 | SRAM Force AXS |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX400 | SRAM Force XPLR AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano Claris HG50 | SRAM Force XPLR XG-1371 |
| Chain | KMC X10 | SRAM Force |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX600 | SRAM Force XPLR AXS |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-RS501 | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | Shimano WH-RX180-700C | DT Swiss GRC 1400 DICUT |
| Tire | Maxxis Receptor 40mm | Vittoria Terreno T50 |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX410 | SRAM Force AXS |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT54 | SRAM CenterLine X |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT GRII | Cannondale SystemBar |
| Stem | Merida TEAM CC III | Cannondale SystemBar |
| Fork | not listed | SuperX |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Force XPLR AXS |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 240 |
| Rim | not listed | DT Swiss GRC 1400 DICUT |
| Grips | not listed | Cannondale Bar Tape |
| Bar tape | not listed | Cannondale Tape |
| Headset | not listed | Cannondale integrated |
| Seatpost | not listed | Cannondale C1 |
| Saddle | not listed | fizik Vento Argo X3 |
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