2019 Merida CROSSWAY URBAN XT-EDITION vs 2017 Specialized Sirrus
The Specialized Sirrus size closest to your ML is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Specialized Sirrus
Compared with the Merida CROSSWAY URBAN XT-EDITION in ML, the Specialized Sirrus in XL places the top of the head tube 70 mm higher and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 22 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +70 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −3 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +22 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida CROSSWAY URBAN XT-EDITION, MLSpecialized Sirrus, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida CROSSWAY URBAN XT-EDITION ML | Specialized Sirrus XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 421 | 418mm | −3 mm |
| Stack | 589 | 659mm | +70 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72 | 72° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 595 | 620mm | +25 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 445mm | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1081 | 1103mm | +22 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 70mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 783 | 859mm | +76 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 570mm | +50 mm |
| Fork length | 395 | 410mm | +15 mm |
| Head tube length | 165 | 225mm | +60 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 281mm |
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
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 CROSSWAY URBAN XT-EDITIONURBAN XT-EDITION | Specialized SirrusSirrus |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida CROSSWAY URBAN TFS | not listed |
| Fork | CROSSWAY URBAN CF2 | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano XT | Shimano EF500 |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT, Shimano XT Shadow | Shimano Tourney, Shimano Altus |
| Cassette | Shimano HG500 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X10 | KMC X8 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT800 BSA | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Overdrive II | Specialized Nimbus Reflect |
| Brake | Shimano MT500 | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Grips | Merida Crossway Ergo | not listed |
| Headset | Merida M2339 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida Crossway Comfort | Specialized Canopy Sport |
| Crankset | not listed | Specialized Stout |
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