2018 Surly Ogre vs 2019 Merida CROSSWAY URBAN 40-D
The Merida CROSSWAY URBAN 40-D size closest to your M is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Merida CROSSWAY URBAN 40-D
Compared with the Surly Ogre in M, the Merida CROSSWAY URBAN 40-D in XL places the top of the head tube 19 mm higher and 20 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 37 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +19 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +20 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +37 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Surly Ogre, MMerida CROSSWAY URBAN 40-D, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Surly Ogre M | Merida CROSSWAY URBAN 40-D XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 410.5 | 430 | +20 mm |
| Stack | 603.4 | 622 | +19 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.0° | 72 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.0° | 73 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 595 | 620 | +25 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 450 | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1064.5 | 1101 | +37 mm |
| BB drop | 68 | 70 | +2 mm |
| Standover | 795.7 | 838 | +42 mm |
| Seat tube length | 457.2 | 580 | +123 mm |
| Fork length | 447 | 395 | −52 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | 200 | +80 mm |
Differences are the Merida CROSSWAY URBAN 40-D minus the Surly Ogre. Full charts: 2018 Surly Ogre, 2019 Merida CROSSWAY URBAN 40-D.
Where each sits in its class
Surly OgreMerida CROSSWAY URBAN 40-D
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 | Surly OgreOgre | Merida CROSSWAY URBAN 40-DURBAN 40-D |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Surly Ogre | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore Front, Shimano Deore Rear | Shimano Acera M370 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 | Shimano CS-HG200 |
| Chain | KMC X10 | KMC M99 |
| Crankset | Shimano T551 | not listed |
| Chainring | Shimano T551 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM PowerSpline | FSA TH-7420ST-W |
| Tire | Surly Extraterrestrial | Merida K1024 |
| Rim | WTB i29 | Merida CC |
| Brake | Avid BB7, Tektro FR5 | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Handlebar | Surly Moloko | Merida CC |
| Stem | Kalloy AS-008 | Merida CC |
| Grips | Velo Black | Merida Ergonomic screw |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Kalloy SP-342 | Merida CC |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Sport | Merida Cross Sport |
| Fork | not listed | Urban-AL Rigid straight |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
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