2022 Surly Cross-Check Flat Bar vs 2021 Merida MISSION CX
The S is the Merida MISSION CX size closest to your 46 Surly Cross-Check Flat Bar. 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 MISSION CX
Compared with the Surly Cross-Check Flat Bar in 46, the Merida MISSION CX in S places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 21 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +21 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Surly Cross-Check Flat Bar, 46Merida MISSION CX, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Surly Cross-Check Flat Bar 46 | Merida MISSION CX S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380.8 | 382 | +1 mm |
| Stack | 528.0 | 533 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.0 | 71 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 528.8 | 535 | +6 mm |
| Chainstay length | 420.0 | 423 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 991.9 | 1013 | +21 mm |
| BB drop | 66.0 | 68 | +2 mm |
| Standover | 766.7 | 747 | −20 mm |
| Seat tube length | 460.0 | 500 | +40 mm |
| Fork length | 400.0 | 400 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 91.0 | 109 | +18 mm |
Differences are the Merida MISSION CX minus the Surly Cross-Check Flat Bar. Full charts: 2022 Surly Cross-Check Flat Bar, 2021 Merida MISSION CX.
Where each sits in its class
Surly Cross-Check Flat BarMerida MISSION CX
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 | Surly Cross-Check Flat BarFlat Bar | Merida MISSION CXCX 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Surly Cross-Check | Merida MISSION CX LITE |
| Fork | Surly Cross-Check | MISSION CX CF3 |
| Shifter | SRAM X5 | Shimano 105 disc |
| Derailleur | SRAM X5 | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano PG920 | Shimano 105 R7000 |
| Chain | KMC X9 | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | Surly E400 | not listed |
| Chainring | 42 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano UN55 | SM-BB71-41B |
| Wheelset | Alex Rims Adventurer | not listed |
| Tire | Surly Knard | Maxxis Mud Wrestler |
| Hub | SRAM MTH300 | not listed |
| Rim | Alex Rims Adventurer | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro M730 | Shimano 105 |
| Handlebar | Surly Dimension | not listed |
| Stem | Satori 25.4 | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Headset | Cane Creek 5 | Merida M2331 Neck |
| Seatpost | Kalloy 27.2 | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado | not listed |
| Rack | Msw Pork Chop | not listed |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
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