2018 Cannondale Quick Disc vs 2020 Merida SPEEDER
The L is the Merida SPEEDER size closest to your XL Cannondale Quick Disc. 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 Cannondale Quick Disc in XL, the Merida SPEEDER in L places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 29 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −29 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +2.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cannondale Quick Disc, XLMerida SPEEDER, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Quick Disc XL | Merida SPEEDER L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 412 | 410 | −2 mm |
| Stack | 626 | 631 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 72 | +2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 603 | 597 | −6 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 438 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1103 | 1074 | −29 mm |
| BB drop | 68 | 65 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 277 | not listed | |
| Standover | 812 | 828 | +16 mm |
| Seat tube length | 550 | 560 | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | 211 | 215 | +4 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 395 |
Differences are the Merida SPEEDER minus the Cannondale Quick Disc. Full charts: 2018 Cannondale Quick Disc, 2020 Merida SPEEDER.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Quick DiscMerida 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 | Cannondale Quick Disc1 Disc | Merida SPEEDER100 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Si | Merida SPEEDER CF2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | Shimano TY710, Shimano AceraX |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | SunRace CSM668 |
| Crankset | FSA Omega | 170 mm-all sizes |
| Bottom bracket | FSA MegaExo | FSA TH-7420ST Cartridge Bearing |
| Pedals | Cannondale Reinforced | VPE-891 |
| Tire | Schwalbe Spicer | Maxxis Detonator |
| Rim | Maddux DC3.0 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Acera M396 hydro | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C3 | Merida COMP TK |
| Stem | Cannondale C3 | Merida COMP CC |
| Headset | FSA Si | Merida M2341 Neck |
| Seatpost | Cannondale C3 | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Cannondale Density | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Merida SPEEDER LITE II |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC M700 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Grips | not listed | Merida COMP EC |
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