2019 Merida CROSSWAY URBAN 40-D vs 2018 Surly Ogre
The Surly Ogre size closest to your L is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Surly Ogre
Compared with the Merida CROSSWAY URBAN 40-D in L, the Surly Ogre in S places the top of the head tube 11 mm lower and 25 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 37 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −11 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −26 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −37 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida CROSSWAY URBAN 40-D, LSurly Ogre, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida CROSSWAY URBAN 40-D L | Surly Ogre S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 421 | 395.5 | −26 mm |
| Stack | 603 | 592 | −11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72 | 71.5° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73.0° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 605 | 575 | −30 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 440 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1086 | 1049.4 | −37 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 68 | −2 mm |
| Standover | 811 | 763.5 | −48 mm |
| Seat tube length | 550 | 406.4 | −144 mm |
| Fork length | 395 | 447 | +52 mm |
| Head tube length | 180 | 110 | −70 mm |
Differences are the Surly Ogre minus the Merida CROSSWAY URBAN 40-D. Full charts: 2019 Merida CROSSWAY URBAN 40-D, 2018 Surly Ogre.
Where each sits in its class
Merida CROSSWAY URBAN 40-DSurly Ogre
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 | Merida CROSSWAY URBAN 40-DURBAN 40-D | Surly OgreOgre |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Urban-AL Rigid straight | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano ST-EF505 | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | Shimano Acera M370 | Shimano Deore Front, Shimano Deore Rear |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG200 | Shimano HG50 |
| Chain | KMC M99 | KMC X10 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH-7420ST-W | SRAM PowerSpline |
| Tire | Merida K1024 | Surly Extraterrestrial |
| Rim | Merida CC | WTB i29 |
| Brake | Shimano ST-EF505 | Avid BB7, Tektro FR5 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida CC | Surly Moloko |
| Stem | Merida CC | Kalloy AS-008 |
| Grips | Merida Ergonomic screw | Velo Black |
| Seatpost | Merida CC | Kalloy SP-342 |
| Saddle | Merida Cross Sport | WTB Volt Sport |
| Frame | not listed | Surly Ogre |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano T551 |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano T551 |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 40 |
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