2020 Specialized Sirrus Expert Carbon Women's Spec vs 2022 Specialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through
The L is the Specialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through size closest to your XL Specialized Sirrus Expert Carbon Women's Spec. 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 Crossroads 1.0 Step Through
Compared with the Specialized Sirrus Expert Carbon Women's Spec in XL, the Specialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through in L places the top of the head tube 14 mm lower and 11 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −14 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −11 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +5 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Sirrus Expert Carbon Women's Spec, XLSpecialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Sirrus Expert Carbon Women's Spec XL | Specialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386mm | 375mm | −11 mm |
| Stack | 649mm | 635mm | −14 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5° | 70.5° | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73° | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 445mm | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1063mm | 1068mm | +5 mm |
| BB drop | 70mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 275mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 813mm | 599mm | −214 mm |
| Seat tube length | 483mm | 500mm | +17 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | 410mm | +20 mm |
| Head tube length | 186mm | 204mm | +18 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through minus the Specialized Sirrus Expert Carbon Women's Spec. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Sirrus Expert Carbon Women's Spec, 2022 Specialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Sirrus Expert Carbon Women's SpecSpecialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through
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 | Specialized Sirrus Expert Carbon Women's SpecExpert Carbon Women's Spec | Specialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through1.0 Step Through |
|---|---|---|
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 R7000 GS | microSHIFT RD-M26S |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X11 | KMC Z7 |
| Crankset | Praxis Alba | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport Reflect | Specialized Nimbus II Sport Reflect |
| Brake | TRP Flow | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Myth Sport | not listed |
| Fork | not listed | Specialized Crossroads |
| Shifter | not listed | microSHIFT TS39 |
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