2021 Cannondale Quick vs 2021 Merida SPEEDER
The L is the Merida SPEEDER size closest to your XL 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 XL, the Merida SPEEDER in L places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 12 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 28 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −12 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −28 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cannondale Quick, XLMerida SPEEDER, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Quick XL | Merida SPEEDER L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 422 | 410 | −12 mm |
| Stack | 626 | 631 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 72 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 613 | 597 | −16 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 438 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1102 | 1074 | −28 mm |
| BB drop | 68 | 65 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 282 | not listed | |
| Standover | 822 | 828 | +6 mm |
| Seat tube length | 550 | 560 | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | 209 | 215 | +6 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 395 |
Differences are the Merida SPEEDER minus the Cannondale Quick. Full charts: 2021 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 Quick1 | Merida SPEEDER100 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale SmartForm C3 | Merida SPEEDER LITE II |
| 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 ME | 170 mm-all sizes |
| Bottom bracket | FSA MegaExo | FSA TH-7420ST Cartridge Bearing |
| Pedals | Cannondale Reinforced | VPE-891 |
| Tire | Schwalbe Lugano | Maxxis Detonator |
| Brake | Shimano MT201-UR300 hydro, Shimano MT201 | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Grips | Cannondale Density | Merida COMP EC |
| Saddle | Cannondale Density | not listed |
| Fork | not listed | Merida SPEEDER CF2 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida COMP TK |
| Stem | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
| Headset | not listed | Merida M2341 Neck |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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