Detail 01
21 inches
Larger than the common 20-inch ride. Lower fundamental pitch, longer sustain, more spread under the stick.
Product detailSKU #1274115064094
MEINLByzance Medium Ride Traditional Cymbal 21 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 21-inch medium-weight ride from MEINL's Byzance Traditional line. For drummers who want a large, articulate main ride and can spend around $500.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers wanting one main ride that covers most gigs
- Players who need clear stick definition over a loud band
- Kits where the ride doubles as an occasional crash
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Tight setups where a 21-inch cymbal won't physically fit
- Players wanting a dark, washy, low-volume ride
- Anyone on a budget under a few hundred dollars
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Medium weight
The middle ground. Enough body to cut without being a heavy plate, still opens up when you dig in.
Detail 03
Ride cymbal
Built for sustained timekeeping on the bow and bell, not for short accent crashes.
Detail 04
Byzance Traditional
MEINL's upper-tier line. Cymbals here are individually finished, so two of the same model won't sound identical.
Detail 05
$509.99
Pro-tier pricing. You're paying for a hand-finished cymbal rather than a machine-pressed entry-level one.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Sold as one cymbal. No stand, sleeve, felt or wing nut included.
- 02Measure your cymbal bag and stand spacing — 21 inches crowds a small kit.
- 03Hand-finished cymbals vary; hear the actual one if you can.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is 21 inches too big for a main ride?
It's one size up from the standard 20-inch. You get more sustain and a lower pitch, but you need the stand clearance and space over the kit to place it comfortably.
02Can I crash on it?
A medium-weight ride will open up if you hit the edge, but it won't respond like a dedicated crash. Expect a slower swell and a long decay.
03How does medium compare to a heavy ride?
Medium gives you more wash and body when you play hard. A heavier ride stays cleaner and more pingy at volume but feels stiffer under the stick.
04Does it come with mounting hardware?
No. This is the cymbal only. You'll need a ride stand plus felts and a sleeve to protect the bell hole.
