2019 Merida CROSSWAY vs 2021 Specialized Crossroads 3.0
The XL is the Specialized Crossroads 3.0 size closest to your XL 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 Crossroads 3.0
Compared with the Merida CROSSWAY in XL, the Specialized Crossroads 3.0 in XL places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +2 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −15 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida CROSSWAY, XLSpecialized Crossroads 3.0, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida CROSSWAY XL | Specialized Crossroads 3.0 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 420 | 420mm | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 686 | 680mm | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 70.5° | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 630 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 460 | 445mm | −15 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1130 | 1132mm | +2 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | not listed | |
| Standover | 849 | 853mm | +4 mm |
| Seat tube length | 590 | 532mm | −58 mm |
| Fork length | 460 | 410mm | −50 mm |
| Head tube length | 205 | 257mm | +52 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Crossroads 3.0 minus the Merida CROSSWAY. Full charts: 2019 Merida CROSSWAY, 2021 Specialized Crossroads 3.0.
Where each sits in its class
Merida CROSSWAYSpecialized Crossroads 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 CROSSWAY100 | Specialized Crossroads 3.03.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida CROSSWAY TFS | not listed |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX HLO | Specialized Crossroads |
| Shifter | Shimano Altus | microSHIFT Advent |
| Derailleur | Shimano Acera M370, Shimano Alivio | microSHIFT Advent 9 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG200 | microSHIFT Advent |
| Chain | KMC M99 | KMC X9 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH-7420ST Cartridge Bearing | not listed |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | not listed |
| Rim | Merida Comp D | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Stem | Merida COMP TK | not listed |
| Grips | Merida Crossway Ergo | not listed |
| Headset | Merida M2346 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida CC | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida Cross Sport | not listed |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Nimbus II Armadillo Reflect |
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