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2021 Merida CROSSWAY vs 2021 Specialized Sirrus X 4.0

The S is the Specialized Sirrus X 4.0 size closest to your ML Merida CROSSWAY. 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 4.0

Compared with the Merida CROSSWAY in ML, the Specialized Sirrus X 4.0 in S places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and 21 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 27 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−4 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−21 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−27 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−2.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
−10 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2021 Merida CROSSWAY (ML) and 2021 Specialized Sirrus X 4.0 (S), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Merida CROSSWAY is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Sirrus X 4.0 is the colored outline on top.J 1087

Merida CROSSWAY, MLSpecialized Sirrus X 4.0, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementMerida CROSSWAY MLSpecialized Sirrus X 4.0 SDifference
Reach397376mm−21 mm
Stack610606mm−4 mm
Head tube angle7270°−2.0°
Seat tube angle73.573.5°±0.0°
Effective top tube595not listed
Chainstay length450440mm−10 mm
Wheelbase10871060mm−27 mm
BB drop70not listed
Standover793750mm−43 mm
Seat tube length520440mm−80 mm
Fork length450395mm−55 mm
Head tube length135143mm+8 mm

Differences are the Specialized Sirrus X 4.0 minus the Merida CROSSWAY. Full charts: 2021 Merida CROSSWAY, 2021 Specialized Sirrus X 4.0.

Where each sits in its class

Merida CROSSWAYSpecialized Sirrus X 4.0

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 CROSSWAY100Specialized Sirrus X 4.04.0
FrameMerida CROSSWAY TFS IInot listed
ForkSR Suntour NEX HLOnot listed
ShifterShimano AltusShimano Deore M5100
DerailleurShimano Acera M370, Shimano AlivioShimano Deore M5100
CassetteShimano HG200Shimano Deore M5100
ChainKMC M99KMC X11
Bottom bracketFSA TH-7420ST Cartridge Bearingnot listed
PedalsVPE-891not listed
TireMaxxis Overdrive ExcelSpecialized Pathfinder Sport
HubShimano TX505not listed
RimMerida COMP TKnot listed
BrakeTektro M275Shimano MT200
RotorShimano SM-RT10not listed
HandlebarMerida COMP CCnot listed
StemMerida COMP TKSpecialized Future
GripsMerida EXPERT ECnot listed
HeadsetMerida M2346 Necknot listed
SeatpostMerida TKnot listed
SaddleMerida Cross SportSpecialized Bridge

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