2021 Merida SPEEDER vs 2021 Cannondale Quick
The Cannondale Quick size closest to your ML is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Cannondale Quick
Compared with the Merida SPEEDER in ML, the Cannondale Quick in S places the top of the head tube 52 mm lower and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −52 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −6 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −12 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida SPEEDER, MLCannondale Quick, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SPEEDER ML | Cannondale Quick S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 404 | 398 | −6 mm |
| Stack | 606 | 554 | −52 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 71 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 583 | 567 | −16 mm |
| Chainstay length | 438 | 435 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1065 | 1053 | −12 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 68 | +3 mm |
| Standover | 806 | 699 | −107 mm |
| Seat tube length | 540 | 400 | −140 mm |
| Fork length | 395 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 190 | 133 | −57 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 282 |
Differences are the Cannondale Quick minus the Merida SPEEDER. Full charts: 2021 Merida SPEEDER, 2021 Cannondale Quick.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SPEEDERCannondale Quick
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.
| Part | Merida SPEEDER100 | Cannondale Quick1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SPEEDER LITE II | Cannondale SmartForm C3 |
| Fork | Merida SPEEDER CF2 | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano ST-EF505 | Shimano RS700 FB |
| Derailleur | Shimano TY710, Shimano AceraX | Shimano 105, Shimano 105 GS |
| Cassette | SunRace CSM668 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | SunRace CNM84 | Shimano HG601 |
| Crankset | 170 mm-all sizes | FSA Omega ME |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH-7420ST Cartridge Bearing | FSA MegaExo |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | Cannondale Reinforced |
| Tire | Maxxis Detonator | Schwalbe Lugano |
| Brake | Shimano ST-EF505 | Shimano MT201-UR300 hydro, Shimano MT201 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida COMP TK | not listed |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | Cannondale Density |
| Headset | Merida M2341 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Saddle | not listed | Cannondale Density |
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