2019 Cannondale Quick vs 2021 Merida SPEEDER
The XL is the Merida SPEEDER size closest to your XXL Cannondale Quick. 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 in XXL, the Merida SPEEDER in XL places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 32 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −32 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +2.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cannondale Quick, XXLMerida SPEEDER, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Quick XXL | Merida SPEEDER XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 420 | 416 | −4 mm |
| Stack | 650 | 655 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 72 | +2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 619 | 610 | −9 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 438 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1120 | 1088 | −32 mm |
| BB drop | 68 | 65 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 277 | not listed | |
| Standover | 852 | 855 | +3 mm |
| Seat tube length | 600 | 590 | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 236 | 240 | +4 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 395 |
Differences are the Merida SPEEDER minus the Cannondale Quick. Full charts: 2019 Cannondale Quick, 2021 Merida SPEEDER.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale QuickMerida 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 Quick6 | Merida SPEEDER100 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Easy | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Altus, Shimano Acera | Shimano TY710, Shimano AceraX |
| Crankset | SR Suntour XCM | 170 mm-all sizes |
| Bottom bracket | Tange | FSA TH-7420ST Cartridge Bearing |
| Rim | Cannondale C4 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Easy | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C4 | Merida COMP TK |
| Stem | Cannondale C4 | Merida COMP CC |
| Grips | Cannondale Density | Merida COMP EC |
| Seatpost | Cannondale C4 | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Cannondale Density | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Merida SPEEDER LITE II |
| Fork | not listed | Merida SPEEDER CF2 |
| Cassette | not listed | SunRace CSM668 |
| Chain | not listed | SunRace CNM84 |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Detonator |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Headset | not listed | Merida M2341 Neck |
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