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 XL places the top of the head tube 20 mm higher and 18 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 37 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +20 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +18 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +37 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida SPEEDER, MLCannondale Quick, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SPEEDER ML | Cannondale Quick XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 404 | 422 | +18 mm |
| Stack | 606 | 626 | +20 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 71 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 583 | 613 | +30 mm |
| Chainstay length | 438 | 435 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1065 | 1102 | +37 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 68 | +3 mm |
| Standover | 806 | 822 | +16 mm |
| Seat tube length | 540 | 550 | +10 mm |
| Fork length | 395 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 190 | 209 | +19 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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