2019 Cannondale Quick Disc vs 2021 Merida SPEEDER
The XL is the Merida SPEEDER size closest to your XXL 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 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 Disc, XXLMerida SPEEDER, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Quick Disc 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 Disc. Full charts: 2019 Cannondale Quick Disc, 2021 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 DiscDisc 1 | Merida SPEEDER100 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano RS700 FB | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105, Shimano 105 GS | Shimano TY710, Shimano AceraX |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | SunRace CSM668 |
| Chain | Shimano HG601 | SunRace CNM84 |
| Crankset | FSA Omega | 170 mm-all sizes |
| Pedals | Cannondale Reinforced | VPE-891 |
| Tire | Schwalbe Spicer | Maxxis Detonator |
| Rim | DC3.0 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT201 hydro | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C3 | Merida COMP TK |
| Stem | Cannondale C3 | Merida COMP CC |
| Grips | Cannondale Density | Merida COMP EC |
| Seatpost | Cannondale C3 | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Cannondale Performance | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Merida SPEEDER LITE II |
| Fork | not listed | Merida SPEEDER CF2 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA TH-7420ST Cartridge Bearing |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Headset | not listed | Merida M2341 Neck |
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