2020 Merida SPEEDER vs 2018 Surly Ogre
The Surly Ogre size closest to your ML is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Surly Ogre
Compared with the Merida SPEEDER in ML, the Surly Ogre in L places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 24 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +7 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +24 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +20 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida SPEEDER, MLSurly Ogre, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SPEEDER ML | Surly Ogre L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 404 | 427.6 | +24 mm |
| Stack | 606 | 613 | +7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 72.0° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.0° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 583 | 615 | +32 mm |
| Chainstay length | 438 | 440 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1065 | 1084.6 | +20 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 68 | +3 mm |
| Standover | 806 | 824.5 | +19 mm |
| Seat tube length | 540 | 508 | −32 mm |
| Fork length | 395 | 447 | +52 mm |
| Head tube length | 190 | 130 | −60 mm |
Differences are the Surly Ogre minus the Merida SPEEDER. Full charts: 2020 Merida SPEEDER, 2018 Surly Ogre.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SPEEDERSurly 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 SPEEDER100 | Surly OgreOgre |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SPEEDER LITE II | Surly Ogre |
| Fork | Merida SPEEDER CF2 | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano ST-EF505 | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | Shimano TY710, Shimano AceraX | Shimano Deore Front, Shimano Deore Rear |
| Cassette | SunRace CSM668 | Shimano HG50 |
| Chain | KMC M700 | KMC X10 |
| Crankset | 170 mm-all sizes | Shimano T551 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH-7420ST Cartridge Bearing | SRAM PowerSpline |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Detonator | Surly Extraterrestrial |
| Brake | Shimano ST-EF505 | Avid BB7, Tektro FR5 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida COMP TK | Surly Moloko |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | Kalloy AS-008 |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | Velo Black |
| Headset | Merida M2341 Neck | Cane Creek 40 |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Kalloy SP-342 |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano T551 |
| Rim | not listed | WTB i29 |
| Saddle | not listed | WTB Volt Sport |
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