Reid Comfort Cruiser vs Merida Crossway 10-V
A side by side comparison of two hybrid bikes available in Australia, on price and specs. The Reid Comfort Cruiser is the lower-priced of the two.
| 2 of 4 bikesDeltas are against the baseline | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and where to buy | |||
| Current Australian price | $529.99Lowest | $649 | |
| RRP | $529.99 | $649 | |
| Price source | RRP AUD (Reid Cycles, checked 27 Oct 2026) | RRP AUD (99 Bikes) | |
| Retailers | Reid Cycles | Not published | |
| Overview | |||
| Category | Hybrid | Hybrid | |
| Type | Non-electric | Non-electric | |
| Frame and suspension | |||
| Frame | Aluminium | Not published | |
| Fork | Not published | SR Suntour NEX | |
| Wheels and tyres | |||
| Wheelset | Double wall alloy rims | Joytech JY-751DSE front hub, Joytech JY-752DSE rear hub, MERIDA CC rim | |
| Wheel size | 27.5-inch | Not published | |
| Stock tyres | 27.5x2.35 | 700x40C | |
| Max tyre clearance | Not published | 42 mm | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Groupset | Shimano Revoshift 7 speed | Shimano Tourney | |
| Shifting | 1x | Not published | |
| Crank | Not published | Shimano TY301, 48-38-28T | |
| Chainrings | Not published | 48/38/28 | |
| Cassette | Not published | 14-28 | |
| Cassette speeds | 7 | 7 | |
| Lowest gearRatio of smallest ring to biggest cog. Lower is easier climbing. | Not published | 1.00 | |
| Highest gearBiggest ring to smallest cog. Higher is a faster top speed. | Not published | 3.43 | |
| Gearing character | Not published | Low climbing gear | |
| Brakes and weight | |||
| Brakes | Not published | Promax MTV-117A V-brake | |
| Geometry | |||
| Size shown | Not published | M/L | |
| Stack | Not published | 611 mm | |
| Reach | Not published | 414 mm | |
| Stack to reachHigher is more upright, lower is more stretched out. | Not published | 1.48 | |
| Head angleLower (slacker) is calmer at speed, higher (steeper) is quicker steering. | Not published | 72.0 deg | |
| Seat angle | Not published | 73.5 deg | |
| Wheelbase | Not published | 1,087 mm | |
| Chainstay | Not published | 450 mm | |
| BB drop | Not published | 70 mm | |
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- Merida Crossway 10-V (size M/L) is the baseline.
Stack, reach, head and seat angles, wheelbase, chainstay and BB drop are drawn to scale from published charts. Tube shapes are schematic. No full geometry published for: Reid Comfort Cruiser.
BikeFinder Data Profile. Geometry and component figures are researched from published manufacturer and retailer sources, not physical ride tests, and can vary by model year.
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm current details with the seller before purchase.