2020 Merida MISSION ROAD 7000-E vs 2022 Surly Cross-Check Flat Bar
The 42 is the Surly Cross-Check Flat Bar size closest to your XS Merida MISSION ROAD 7000-E. 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 Surly Cross-Check Flat Bar
Compared with the Merida MISSION ROAD 7000-E in XS, the Surly Cross-Check Flat Bar in 42 places the top of the head tube 14 mm higher and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +14 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −9 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.2°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida MISSION ROAD 7000-E, XSSurly Cross-Check Flat Bar, 42Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida MISSION ROAD 7000-E XS | Surly Cross-Check Flat Bar 42 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 373 | 378.7 | +6 mm |
| Stack | 514 | 528.0 | +14 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.8 | 72.0 | +1.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 75.0 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 520 | 522.0 | +2 mm |
| Chainstay length | 423 | 420.0 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 999 | 989.8 | −9 mm |
| BB drop | 68 | 66.0 | −2 mm |
| Standover | 719 | 747.9 | +29 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 420.0 | −50 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | 400.0 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 90 | 91.0 | +1 mm |
Differences are the Surly Cross-Check Flat Bar minus the Merida MISSION ROAD 7000-E. Full charts: 2020 Merida MISSION ROAD 7000-E, 2022 Surly Cross-Check Flat Bar.
Where each sits in its class
Merida MISSION ROAD 7000-ESurly Cross-Check Flat Bar
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.
| Part | Merida MISSION ROAD 7000-EROAD 7000-E | Surly Cross-Check Flat BarFlat Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida MISSION CX CF3 | Surly Cross-Check |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra disc Di2 | SRAM X5 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | SRAM X5 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7000 | Shimano PG920 |
| Chain | KMC X11 | KMC X9 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano Pressfit BBR72 | Shimano UN55 |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss P1850 SP 700C CL 23 | Alex Rims Adventurer |
| Tire | Continental Grand Prix 4 Season | Surly Knard |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | Tektro M730 |
| Rotor | Shimano RT800 | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | Satori 25.4 |
| Headset | VP B303AC Neck | Cane Creek 5 |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT CC | WTB Silverado |
| Fork | not listed | Surly Cross-Check |
| Crankset | not listed | Surly E400 |
| Chainring | not listed | 42 |
| Hub | not listed | SRAM MTH300 |
| Rim | not listed | Alex Rims Adventurer |
| Handlebar | not listed | Surly Dimension |
| Seatpost | not listed | Kalloy 27.2 |
| Rack | not listed | Msw Pork Chop |
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