2019 Merida CROSSWAY URBAN vs 2017 Specialized Sirrus
The M is the Specialized Sirrus size closest to your ML Merida CROSSWAY URBAN. 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 Sirrus
Compared with the Merida CROSSWAY URBAN in ML, the Specialized Sirrus in M places the top of the head tube 11 mm higher and 19 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +11 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −19 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −8 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida CROSSWAY URBAN, MLSpecialized Sirrus, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida CROSSWAY URBAN ML | Specialized Sirrus M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 421 | 402mm | −19 mm |
| Stack | 589 | 600mm | +11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72 | 71.5° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 595 | 580mm | −15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 445mm | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1081 | 1073mm | −8 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 70mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 783 | 786mm | +3 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 485mm | −35 mm |
| Fork length | 395 | 410mm | +15 mm |
| Head tube length | 165 | 165mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 281mm |
Differences are the Specialized Sirrus minus the Merida CROSSWAY URBAN. Full charts: 2019 Merida CROSSWAY URBAN, 2017 Specialized Sirrus.
Where each sits in its class
Merida CROSSWAY URBANSpecialized 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 URBANURBAN 100 | Specialized SirrusSirrus |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida CROSSWAY URBAN TFS | not listed |
| Fork | CROSSWAY URBAN LITE | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Altus | Shimano EF500 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Acera M3000, Shimano Alivio | Shimano Tourney, Shimano Altus |
| Cassette | Shimano HG200 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC M99 | KMC X8 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH-7420ST Cartridge Bearing | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Overdrive | Specialized Nimbus Reflect |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Grips | Merida Crossway Ergo | not listed |
| Headset | Merida M2341 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida Crossway Comfort | Specialized Canopy Sport |
| Crankset | not listed | Specialized Stout |
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