2019 Merida CROSSWAY 20-MD vs 2021 Specialized Crossroads 3.0
The XL is the Specialized Crossroads 3.0 size closest to your XXL Merida CROSSWAY 20-MD. 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 20-MD in XXL, the Specialized Crossroads 3.0 in XL places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 22 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −3 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +22 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −2.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida CROSSWAY 20-MD, XXLSpecialized Crossroads 3.0, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida CROSSWAY 20-MD XXL | Specialized Crossroads 3.0 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 423 | 420mm | −3 mm |
| Stack | 675 | 680mm | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5 | 70.5° | −2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 72.5 | 73° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 635 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 445mm | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1110 | 1132mm | +22 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | not listed | |
| Standover | 875 | 853mm | −22 mm |
| Seat tube length | 610 | 532mm | −78 mm |
| Fork length | 450 | 410mm | −40 mm |
| Head tube length | 200 | 257mm | +57 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Crossroads 3.0 minus the Merida CROSSWAY 20-MD. Full charts: 2019 Merida CROSSWAY 20-MD, 2021 Specialized Crossroads 3.0.
Where each sits in its class
Merida CROSSWAY 20-MDSpecialized 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 CROSSWAY 20-MD20-MD | Specialized Crossroads 3.03.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida CROSSWAY SPEED | not listed |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX HLO | Specialized Crossroads |
| Shifter | Shimano ST-EF500 | microSHIFT Advent |
| Derailleur | Shimano FD-TY710, Shimano Acera M360 | microSHIFT Advent 9 |
| Cassette | SunRace CSM668 | microSHIFT Advent |
| Chain | KMC M700 | KMC X9 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH-7420ST-W | not listed |
| Tire | Merida K1171 | Specialized Nimbus II Armadillo Reflect |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | not listed |
| Rim | Merida CC | not listed |
| Brake | Promax MTD-3.0 disc | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida CC | not listed |
| Stem | Merida TK | not listed |
| Grips | Merida EC | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida TK | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida Cross Sport | not listed |
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