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2019 Merida CROSSWAY URBAN XT-EDITION vs 2017 Specialized Sirrus

The M is the Specialized Sirrus size closest to your L Merida CROSSWAY URBAN XT-EDITION. 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 Specialized Sirrus

Compared with the Merida CROSSWAY URBAN XT-EDITION in L, the Specialized Sirrus in M places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and 19 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−3 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−19 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−13 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
−5 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2019 Merida CROSSWAY URBAN XT-EDITION (L) and 2017 Specialized Sirrus (M), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Merida CROSSWAY URBAN XT-EDITION is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Sirrus is the colored outline on top.J 1086

Merida CROSSWAY URBAN XT-EDITION, LSpecialized Sirrus, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementMerida CROSSWAY URBAN XT-EDITION LSpecialized Sirrus MDifference
Reach421402mm−19 mm
Stack603600mm−3 mm
Head tube angle7271.5°−0.5°
Seat tube angle7373.5°+0.5°
Effective top tube605580mm−25 mm
Chainstay length450445mm−5 mm
Wheelbase10861073mm−13 mm
BB drop7070mm±0 mm
Standover807786mm−21 mm
Seat tube length550485mm−65 mm
Fork length395410mm+15 mm
Head tube length180165mm−15 mm
BB heightnot listed281mm

Differences are the Specialized Sirrus minus the Merida CROSSWAY URBAN XT-EDITION. Full charts: 2019 Merida CROSSWAY URBAN XT-EDITION, 2017 Specialized Sirrus.

Where each sits in its class

Merida CROSSWAY URBAN XT-EDITIONSpecialized Sirrus

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 URBAN XT-EDITIONURBAN XT-EDITIONSpecialized SirrusSirrus
FrameMerida CROSSWAY URBAN TFSnot listed
ForkCROSSWAY URBAN CF2not listed
ShifterShimano XTShimano EF500
DerailleurShimano XT, Shimano XT ShadowShimano Tourney, Shimano Altus
CassetteShimano HG500not listed
ChainKMC X10KMC X8
Bottom bracketShimano MT800 BSAnot listed
TireMaxxis Overdrive IISpecialized Nimbus Reflect
BrakeShimano MT500not listed
RotorShimano SM-RT10not listed
HandlebarMerida COMP CCnot listed
StemMerida EXPERT CCnot listed
GripsMerida Crossway Ergonot listed
HeadsetMerida M2339 Necknot listed
SeatpostMerida COMP CCnot listed
SaddleMerida Crossway ComfortSpecialized Canopy Sport
Cranksetnot listedSpecialized Stout

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