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2019 Merida SPEEDER 400-JULIET vs 2021 Merida CROSSWAY 20-D

The XS is the Merida CROSSWAY 20-D size closest to your ML Merida SPEEDER 400-JULIET. 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 Merida CROSSWAY 20-D

Compared with the Merida SPEEDER 400-JULIET in ML, the Merida CROSSWAY 20-D in XS places the top of the head tube 12 mm lower and 7 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 55 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−12 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+7 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+55 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−1.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+15 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2019 Merida SPEEDER 400-JULIET (ML) and 2021 Merida CROSSWAY 20-D (XS), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Merida SPEEDER 400-JULIET is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Merida CROSSWAY 20-D is the colored outline on top.J 1018

Merida SPEEDER 400-JULIET, MLMerida CROSSWAY 20-D, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementMerida SPEEDER 400-JULIET MLMerida CROSSWAY 20-D XSDifference
Reach370377+7 mm
Stack609597−12 mm
Head tube angle72.571−1.5°
Seat tube angle73.574+0.5°
Effective top tube550565+15 mm
Chainstay length435450+15 mm
Wheelbase10181073+55 mm
BB drop6570+5 mm
Standover806729−77 mm
Seat tube length540440−100 mm
Fork length395450+55 mm
Head tube length190125−65 mm

Differences are the Merida CROSSWAY 20-D minus the Merida SPEEDER 400-JULIET. Full charts: 2019 Merida SPEEDER 400-JULIET, 2021 Merida CROSSWAY 20-D.

Where each sits in its class

Merida SPEEDER 400-JULIETMerida CROSSWAY 20-D

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

Each bike is ranked against the other commuter 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 SPEEDER 400-JULIET400-JULIETMerida CROSSWAY 20-D20-D
FrameMerida SPEEDER TFSMerida CROSSWAY SPEED
ForkMerida SPEEDER CF2SR Suntour NEX HLO
ShifterShimano SL-RS700Shimano ST-EF505
DerailleurShimano 105Shimano FD-TY710, Shimano Acera M360
CassetteShimano 105 R7000SunRace CSM668
ChainKMC X11-1SunRace M84
PedalsVPE-891VPE-891
TireMaxxis DetonatorMerida K1171
RotorShimano SM-RT10Shimano SM-RT10
HandlebarMerida EXPERT CCMerida CC
StemMerida EXPERT CCMerida TK
GripsMerida EXPERT ECMerida EC
HeadsetMerida M2331 Necknot listed
SeatpostMerida COMP CCMerida TK
SaddleMerida Juliet SportMerida Cross Sport
Bottom bracketnot listedFSA TH-7420ST-W
Hubnot listedShimano TX505
Rimnot listedMerida CC
Brakenot listedShimano ST-EF505

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