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2019 Cannondale SuperX SE vs 2020 Merida MISSION CX SE

The Merida MISSION CX SE size closest to your 54 is the S/M. Compare the S/M instead

What changes on the Merida MISSION CX SE

Compared with the Cannondale SuperX SE in 54, the Merida MISSION CX SE in XS places the top of the head tube 31 mm lower and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−31 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−8 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−15 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−1.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+3 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2019 Cannondale SuperX SE (54) and 2020 Merida MISSION CX SE (XS), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Cannondale SuperX SE is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Merida MISSION CX SE is the colored outline on top.J 1020

Cannondale SuperX SE, 54Merida MISSION CX SE, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementCannondale SuperX SE 54Merida MISSION CX SE XSDifference
Reach378370−8 mm
Stack555524−31 mm
Head tube angle7170−1.0°
Seat tube angle7475+1.0°
Effective top tube537510−27 mm
Chainstay length422425+3 mm
Wheelbase10201005−15 mm
BB drop6965−4 mm
BB height281not listed
Standover802not listed
Seat tube length524470−54 mm
Head tube length132110−22 mm
Fork lengthnot listed395

Differences are the Merida MISSION CX SE minus the Cannondale SuperX SE. Full charts: 2019 Cannondale SuperX SE, 2020 Merida MISSION CX SE.

Where each sits in its class

Cannondale SuperX SEMerida MISSION CX SE

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

Each bike is ranked against the other gravel 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.

PartCannondale SuperX SEApex 1 SEMerida MISSION CX SECX 100 SE
FrameCannondale SuperXMerida MISSION CX TFS
ForkSuperXnot listed
ShifterSRAM Apex 1 HRDSRAM Apex 1
DerailleurSRAM Apex 1SRAM Apex 1
CassetteSRAM PG 1130SunRace CSMS8
ChainSRAM PC1110KMC X11
CranksetCannondale Sinot listed
Bottom bracketCannondale PressFit30FSA TH 7420ST
TireWTB RiddlerMaxxis Mud Wrestler
HubFormula CL-712not listed
RimWTB STP-i23 TCSnot listed
BrakeSRAM Apex 1 HRDPromax ROAD PM
HandlebarCannondale C3not listed
StemCannondale C3Merida COMP CC
SeatpostCannondale C3Merida COMP CC
SaddleFabric Scoop Radius Sportnot listed
Rotornot listedPromax G160
Headsetnot listedMerida M2339 Neck

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