2020 Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L vs 2021 Specialized Sirrus X 3.0
The L is the Specialized Sirrus X 3.0 size closest to your M Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L. 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 X 3.0
Compared with the Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L in M, the Specialized Sirrus X 3.0 in L places the top of the head tube 12 mm higher and 16 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +12 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −16 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −10 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L, MSpecialized Sirrus X 3.0, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L M | Specialized Sirrus X 3.0 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 418 | 402mm | −16 mm |
| Stack | 596 | 608mm | +12 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 71° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 600 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 440mm | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1086 | 1076mm | −10 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | not listed | |
| Standover | 589 | 815mm | +226 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 510mm | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 395 | 395mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 175 | 191mm | +16 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Sirrus X 3.0 minus the Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L. Full charts: 2020 Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L, 2021 Specialized Sirrus X 3.0.
Where each sits in its class
Merida CROSSWAY URBAN LSpecialized Sirrus X 3.0
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 LURBAN L 100 | Specialized Sirrus X 3.03.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida CROSSWAY URBAN TFS L | not listed |
| Fork | CROSSWAY URBAN LITE | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Altus | Shimano Deore M4100 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Acera M3000, Shimano Alivio | Shimano Deore M4120 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG200 | Shimano Deore |
| Chain | KMC M99 | KMC X10 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH-7420ST Cartridge Bearing | not listed |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Overdrive | Specialized Pathfinder Sport |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Tektro HD-R280 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT TK | Specialized Neutralizer |
| Headset | Merida M2341 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | Specialized Bridge Sport |
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