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2019 Merida CROSSWAY URBAN vs 2021 Specialized Sirrus X 3.0

The Specialized Sirrus X 3.0 size closest to your ML is the M. Compare the M instead

What changes on the Specialized Sirrus X 3.0

Compared with the Merida CROSSWAY URBAN in ML, the Specialized Sirrus X 3.0 in S places the top of the head tube 26 mm lower and 28 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−26 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−28 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−20 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−2.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
−10 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2019 Merida CROSSWAY URBAN (ML) and 2021 Specialized Sirrus X 3.0 (S), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Merida CROSSWAY URBAN is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Sirrus X 3.0 is the colored outline on top.J 1081

Merida CROSSWAY URBAN, MLSpecialized Sirrus X 3.0, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementMerida CROSSWAY URBAN MLSpecialized Sirrus X 3.0 SDifference
Reach421393mm−28 mm
Stack589563mm−26 mm
Head tube angle7270°−2.0°
Seat tube angle73.573.5°±0.0°
Effective top tube595not listed
Chainstay length450440mm−10 mm
Wheelbase10811061mm−20 mm
BB drop70not listed
Standover783755mm−28 mm
Seat tube length520440mm−80 mm
Fork length395395mm±0 mm
Head tube length165147mm−18 mm

Differences are the Specialized Sirrus X 3.0 minus the Merida CROSSWAY URBAN. Full charts: 2019 Merida CROSSWAY URBAN, 2021 Specialized Sirrus X 3.0.

Where each sits in its class

Merida CROSSWAY URBANSpecialized Sirrus X 3.0

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartMerida CROSSWAY URBANURBAN 100Specialized Sirrus X 3.03.0
FrameMerida CROSSWAY URBAN TFSnot listed
ForkCROSSWAY URBAN LITEnot listed
ShifterShimano AltusShimano Deore M4100
DerailleurShimano Acera M3000, Shimano AlivioShimano Deore M4120
CassetteShimano HG200Shimano Deore
ChainKMC M99KMC X10
Bottom bracketFSA TH-7420ST Cartridge Bearingnot listed
TireMaxxis OverdriveSpecialized Pathfinder Sport
BrakeShimano MT200Tektro HD-R280
RotorShimano SM-RT10not listed
HandlebarMerida COMP CCnot listed
StemMerida EXPERT CCnot listed
GripsMerida Crossway ErgoSpecialized Neutralizer
HeadsetMerida M2341 Necknot listed
SeatpostMerida COMP CCnot listed
SaddleMerida Crossway ComfortSpecialized Bridge Sport

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