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2026 Merida MISSION 10K vs 2026 Cannondale SuperX LAB71

The 51 is the Cannondale SuperX LAB71 size closest to your XXS Merida MISSION 10K. 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 10K in XXS, the Cannondale SuperX LAB71 in 51 places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+6 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+1 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
+8 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+1.0°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+3 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2026 Merida MISSION 10K (XXS) and 2026 Cannondale SuperX LAB71 (51), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Merida MISSION 10K is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Cannondale SuperX LAB71 is the colored outline on top.J 997

Merida MISSION 10K, XXSCannondale SuperX LAB71, 51Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementMerida MISSION 10K XXSCannondale SuperX LAB71 51Difference
Reach370371+1 mm
Stack529535+6 mm
Head tube angle7071+1.0°
Seat tube angle7474.3+0.3°
Effective top tube522521−1 mm
Chainstay length419422+3 mm
Wheelbase9971005+8 mm
BB drop7272±0 mm
Standover741782+41 mm
Seat tube length445488+43 mm
Fork length400400±0 mm
Head tube length103108+5 mm
BB heightnot listed288

Differences are the Cannondale SuperX LAB71 minus the Merida MISSION 10K. Full charts: 2026 Merida MISSION 10K, 2026 Cannondale SuperX LAB71.

Where each sits in its class

Merida MISSION 10KCannondale SuperX LAB71

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartMerida MISSION 10K10KCannondale SuperX LAB71LAB71
FrameMerida MISSION CF4 IICannondale Lab71 SuperX
ShifterSRAM RED AXSSRAM RED AXS
DerailleurSRAM Red XPLRSRAM RED XPLR AXS
CassetteSRAM Red XPLRSRAM RED XPLR XG-1391
ChainSRAM RedSRAM Red
CranksetSRAM RED XPLR AXS Power MeterSRAM RED XPLR AXS
Bottom bracketSRAM DUB BSA Road WideCeramicSpeed Alpha
WheelsetZipp 303 XPLR SWnot listed
TireGoodyear XPLR Slick designed for Zipp 40mmVittoria Terreno T50
BrakeSRAM Red AXSSRAM Red AXS
RotorSRAM Paceline Xnot listed
HandlebarMerida TEAM SL 1P GRCannondale SystemBar
StemMerida TEAM ONE-PIECE GRCannondale SystemBar
SaddlePrologo Nago R4 PASfizik Vento Antares 00
Hubnot listedDT Swiss 180 DiCut
Rimnot listedDT Swiss GRC 1100 DICUT
Gripsnot listedfizik Tempo Bondcush Soft
Seatpostnot listedCannondale C1

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