2019 Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD vs 2017 Specialized Sirrus
The Specialized Sirrus size closest to your L is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Specialized Sirrus
Compared with the Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD in L, the Specialized Sirrus in XS places the top of the head tube 57 mm lower and 27 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 35 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −57 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −27 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −35 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD, LSpecialized Sirrus, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD L | Specialized Sirrus XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 415 | 388mm | −27 mm |
| Stack | 620 | 563mm | −57 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72 | 70.5° | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 605 | 555mm | −50 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 445mm | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1091 | 1056mm | −35 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 70mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 798 | 716mm | −82 mm |
| Seat tube length | 550 | 395mm | −155 mm |
| Fork length | 450 | 410mm | −40 mm |
| Head tube length | 145 | 130mm | −15 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 281mm |
Differences are the Specialized Sirrus minus the Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD. Full charts: 2019 Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD, 2017 Specialized Sirrus.
Where each sits in its class
Merida CROSSWAY 15-MDSpecialized Sirrus
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 15-MD15-MD | Specialized SirrusSirrus |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida CROSSWAY DT | not listed |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano ST-EF500 | Shimano EF500 |
| Derailleur | Shimano FD-TY710, Shimano Acera M310 | Shimano Tourney, Shimano Altus |
| Cassette | SunRace CSM668 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC M700 | KMC X8 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH-7420ST-W | not listed |
| Tire | Merida K1171 | Specialized Nimbus Reflect |
| Rim | Merida CC | not listed |
| Brake | Jake J8 disc | not listed |
| Rotor | Jake | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida CC | not listed |
| Stem | Merida TK | not listed |
| Grips | Merida EC | not listed |
| Headset | FSA TH888 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida TK | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida Cross Sport | Specialized Canopy Sport |
| Crankset | not listed | Specialized Stout |
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