2026 Trek FX Sport SL vs 2026 Merida SPEEDER
The S is the Merida SPEEDER size closest to your M Trek FX Sport SL. 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 SPEEDER
Compared with the Trek FX Sport SL in M, the Merida SPEEDER in S places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −9 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −7 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −4 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek FX Sport SL numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek FX Sport SL M | Merida SPEEDER S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 393 | 398 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 594 | 585 | −9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.0° | 71 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 563 | 571 | +8 mm |
| Chainstay length | 442 | 438 | −4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1065 | 1058 | −7 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 65 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 285 | not listed | |
| Standover | 787 | 787 | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube length | 457 | 520 | +63 mm |
| Head tube length | 165 | 170 | +5 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 73.5 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 395 |
Differences are the Merida SPEEDER minus the Trek FX Sport SL. Full charts: 2026 Trek FX Sport SL, 2026 Merida SPEEDER.
Where each sits in its class
Trek FX Sport SLMerida SPEEDER
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 | Trek FX Sport SL | Merida SPEEDER100 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Merida SPEEDER LITE III |
| Fork | not listed | Merida SPEEDER CF2 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano CUES, Shimano CUES U3020 |
| Cassette | not listed | SunRace U98 CS-U98 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC XGlide |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano CUES U4002 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano UN101 LL123 |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Tire | not listed | Kenda Tanwall 35mm |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida COMP TK |
| Stem | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Grips | not listed | Merida COMP CT |
| Headset | not listed | Merida M2331 Neck |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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