2020 Merida CROSSWAY L 20-MD vs 2021 Specialized Sirrus X 4.0
The L is the Specialized Sirrus X 4.0 size closest to your L Merida CROSSWAY L 20-MD. 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 L 20-MD in L, the Specialized Sirrus X 4.0 in L places the top of the head tube 9 mm higher and 14 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +9 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −14 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −18 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida CROSSWAY L 20-MD, LSpecialized Sirrus X 4.0, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida CROSSWAY L 20-MD L | Specialized Sirrus X 4.0 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 400 | 386mm | −14 mm |
| Stack | 642 | 651mm | +9 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 | 1092 | 1074mm | −18 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | not listed | |
| Standover | 588 | 810mm | +222 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 510mm | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 450 | 395mm | −55 mm |
| Head tube length | 170 | 186mm | +16 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Sirrus X 4.0 minus the Merida CROSSWAY L 20-MD. Full charts: 2020 Merida CROSSWAY L 20-MD, 2021 Specialized Sirrus X 4.0.
Where each sits in its class
Merida CROSSWAY L 20-MDSpecialized Sirrus X 4.0
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 L 20-MD20-MD | Specialized Sirrus X 4.04.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida CROSSWAY SPEED L | not listed |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX HLO | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano ST-EF500 | Shimano Deore M5100 |
| Derailleur | Shimano FD-TY710, Shimano Acera M360 | Shimano Deore M5100 |
| Cassette | SunRace CSM668 | Shimano Deore M5100 |
| Chain | KMC M700 | KMC X11 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH-7420ST-W | not listed |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Tire | Merida K1171 | Specialized Pathfinder Sport |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | not listed |
| Rim | Merida CC | not listed |
| Brake | Promax MTD-3.0 disc | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida CC | not listed |
| Stem | Merida TK | Specialized Future |
| Grips | Merida EC | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida TK | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida Cross Sport | Specialized Bridge |
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