2019 Merida CROSSWAY 40-D vs 2021 Specialized Crossroads 3.0
The Specialized Crossroads 3.0 size closest to your L is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Specialized Crossroads 3.0
Compared with the Merida CROSSWAY 40-D in L, the Specialized Crossroads 3.0 in XL places the top of the head tube 60 mm higher and 17 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 41 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +60 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +17 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +41 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida CROSSWAY 40-D, LSpecialized Crossroads 3.0, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida CROSSWAY 40-D L | Specialized Crossroads 3.0 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 403 | 420mm | +17 mm |
| Stack | 620 | 680mm | +60 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72 | 70.5° | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 605 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 445mm | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1091 | 1132mm | +41 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | not listed | |
| Standover | 816 | 853mm | +37 mm |
| Seat tube length | 550 | 532mm | −18 mm |
| Fork length | 450 | 410mm | −40 mm |
| Head tube length | 145 | 257mm | +112 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Crossroads 3.0 minus the Merida CROSSWAY 40-D. Full charts: 2019 Merida CROSSWAY 40-D, 2021 Specialized Crossroads 3.0.
Where each sits in its class
Merida CROSSWAY 40-DSpecialized 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 40-D40-D | Specialized Crossroads 3.03.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida CROSSWAY SPEED | not listed |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX HLO | Specialized Crossroads |
| Shifter | Shimano ST-EF505 | microSHIFT Advent |
| Derailleur | Shimano Acera M370 | microSHIFT Advent 9 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG200 | microSHIFT Advent |
| Chain | KMC M99 | 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 | Shimano ST-EF505 | 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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