2019 Merida CROSSWAY vs 2020 Merida CROSSWAY L
The Merida CROSSWAY L size closest to your S is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Merida CROSSWAY L
Compared with the Merida CROSSWAY in S, the Merida CROSSWAY L in XXS places the top of the head tube 11 mm lower and 11 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −11 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −11 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −9 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida CROSSWAY, SMerida CROSSWAY L, XXSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida CROSSWAY S | Merida CROSSWAY L XXS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 396 | 385 | −11 mm |
| Stack | 622 | 611 | −11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 70.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 580 | 560 | −20 mm |
| Chainstay length | 460 | 460 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1089 | 1080 | −9 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 70 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 745 | 650 | −95 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 390 | −80 mm |
| Fork length | 460 | 460 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 130 | −10 mm |
Differences are the Merida CROSSWAY L minus the Merida CROSSWAY. Full charts: 2019 Merida CROSSWAY, 2020 Merida CROSSWAY L.
Where each sits in its class
Merida CROSSWAYMerida CROSSWAY L
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 CROSSWAY100 | Merida CROSSWAY L100 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida CROSSWAY TFS | Merida CROSSWAY TFS L |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX HLO | SR Suntour NEX HLO |
| Shifter | Shimano Altus | Shimano Altus |
| Derailleur | Shimano Acera M370, Shimano Alivio | Shimano Acera M370, Shimano Alivio |
| Cassette | Shimano HG200 | Shimano HG200 |
| Chain | KMC M99 | KMC M99 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH-7420ST Cartridge Bearing | FSA TH-7420ST Cartridge Bearing |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | Shimano TX505 |
| Rim | Merida Comp D | Merida COMP TK |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Merida COMP CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Stem | Merida COMP TK | Merida COMP TK |
| Grips | Merida Crossway Ergo | Merida EXPERT EC |
| Headset | Merida M2346 Neck | Merida M2346 Neck |
| Seatpost | Merida CC | Merida TK |
| Saddle | Merida Cross Sport | Merida Cross Sport |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Overdrive Excel |
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