2026 Merida MISSION 10K vs 2026 Cannondale Super X
The Cannondale Super X size closest to your S is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Cannondale Super X
Compared with the Merida MISSION 10K in S, the Cannondale Super X in 51 places the top of the head tube 20 mm lower and 13 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −20 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −13 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −6 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida MISSION 10K, SCannondale Super X, 51Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida MISSION 10K S | Cannondale Super X 51 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 384 | 371 | −13 mm |
| Stack | 555 | 535 | −20 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 71 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74.3 | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 543 | 521 | −22 mm |
| Chainstay length | 419 | 422 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1011 | 1005 | −6 mm |
| BB drop | 72 | 72 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 781 | 782 | +1 mm |
| Seat tube length | 490 | 488 | −2 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | 400 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 126 | 108 | −18 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 288 |
Differences are the Cannondale Super X minus the Merida MISSION 10K. Full charts: 2026 Merida MISSION 10K, 2026 Cannondale Super X.
Where each sits in its class
Merida MISSION 10KCannondale 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 MISSION 10K10K | Cannondale Super X1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida MISSION CF4 II | Cannondale SuperX |
| Shifter | SRAM RED AXS | SRAM Force AXS |
| Derailleur | SRAM Red XPLR | SRAM Force XPLR AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM Red XPLR | SRAM Force XPLR XG-1371 |
| Chain | SRAM Red | SRAM Force |
| Crankset | SRAM RED XPLR AXS Power Meter | SRAM Force XPLR AXS |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB BSA Road Wide | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | Zipp 303 XPLR SW | DT Swiss GRC 1400 DICUT |
| Tire | Goodyear XPLR Slick designed for Zipp 40mm | Vittoria Terreno T50 |
| Brake | SRAM Red AXS | SRAM Force AXS |
| Rotor | SRAM Paceline X | SRAM CenterLine X |
| Handlebar | Merida TEAM SL 1P GR | Cannondale SystemBar |
| Stem | Merida TEAM ONE-PIECE GR | Cannondale SystemBar |
| Saddle | Prologo Nago R4 PAS | fizik Vento Argo X3 |
| 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 |
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