2026 Merida MISSION vs 2026 Cannondale SuperX LAB71
The 54 is the Cannondale SuperX LAB71 size closest to your S 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 SuperX LAB71
Compared with the Merida MISSION in S, the Cannondale SuperX LAB71 in 54 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −6 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +9 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida MISSION, SCannondale SuperX LAB71, 54Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida MISSION S | Cannondale SuperX LAB71 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 384 | 378 | −6 mm |
| Stack | 555 | 555 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 71 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 73.7 | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 543 | 540 | −3 mm |
| Chainstay length | 419 | 422 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1011 | 1020 | +9 mm |
| BB drop | 72 | 69 | −3 mm |
| Standover | 781 | 812 | +31 mm |
| Seat tube length | 490 | 524 | +34 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | 400 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 126 | 132 | +6 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 290 |
Differences are the Cannondale SuperX LAB71 minus the Merida MISSION. Full charts: 2026 Merida MISSION, 2026 Cannondale SuperX LAB71.
Where each sits in its class
Merida MISSIONCannondale SuperX LAB71
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 SuperX LAB71LAB71 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida MISSION CF4 II | Cannondale Lab71 SuperX |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX400 | SRAM RED AXS |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX400 | SRAM RED XPLR AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano Claris HG50 | SRAM RED XPLR XG-1391 |
| Chain | KMC X10 | SRAM Red |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX600 | SRAM RED XPLR AXS |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-RS501 | CeramicSpeed Alpha |
| Wheelset | Shimano WH-RX180-700C | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Receptor 40mm | Vittoria Terreno T50 |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX410 | SRAM Red AXS |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT54 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT GRII | Cannondale SystemBar |
| Stem | Merida TEAM CC III | Cannondale SystemBar |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 180 DiCut |
| Rim | not listed | DT Swiss GRC 1100 DICUT |
| Grips | not listed | fizik Tempo Bondcush Soft |
| Seatpost | not listed | Cannondale C1 |
| Saddle | not listed | fizik Vento Antares 00 |
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