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2019 Merida CROSSWAY vs 2021 Specialized Crossroads 3.0

The Specialized Crossroads 3.0 size closest to your S is the M. Compare the M instead

What changes on the Specialized Crossroads 3.0

Compared with the Merida CROSSWAY in S, the Specialized Crossroads 3.0 in S places the top of the head tube 17 mm lower and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−17 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+5 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+6 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−1.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
−15 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2019 Merida CROSSWAY (S) and 2021 Specialized Crossroads 3.0 (S), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Merida CROSSWAY is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Crossroads 3.0 is the colored outline on top.J 1089

Merida CROSSWAY, SSpecialized Crossroads 3.0, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementMerida CROSSWAY SSpecialized Crossroads 3.0 SDifference
Reach396401mm+5 mm
Stack622605mm−17 mm
Head tube angle7169.5°−1.5°
Seat tube angle73.573°−0.5°
Effective top tube580not listed
Chainstay length460445mm−15 mm
Wheelbase10891095mm+6 mm
BB drop70not listed
Standover745731mm−14 mm
Seat tube length470390mm−80 mm
Fork length460410mm−50 mm
Head tube length140177mm+37 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

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 Crossroads 3.03.0
FrameMerida CROSSWAY TFSnot listed
ForkSR Suntour NEX HLOSpecialized Crossroads
ShifterShimano AltusmicroSHIFT Advent
DerailleurShimano Acera M370, Shimano AliviomicroSHIFT Advent 9
CassetteShimano HG200microSHIFT Advent
ChainKMC M99KMC X9
Bottom bracketFSA TH-7420ST Cartridge Bearingnot listed
HubShimano TX505not listed
RimMerida Comp Dnot listed
BrakeShimano MT200Shimano MT200
RotorShimano SM-RT10not listed
HandlebarMerida COMP CCnot listed
StemMerida COMP TKnot listed
GripsMerida Crossway Ergonot listed
HeadsetMerida M2346 Necknot listed
SeatpostMerida CCnot listed
SaddleMerida Cross Sportnot listed
Tirenot listedSpecialized Nimbus II Armadillo Reflect

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