2020 Merida CROSSWAY XT-EDITION vs 2022 Specialized Crossroads 1.0
The XL is the Specialized Crossroads 1.0 size closest to your XL Merida CROSSWAY XT-EDITION. 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 1.0
Compared with the Merida CROSSWAY XT-EDITION in XL, the Specialized Crossroads 1.0 in XL places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +2 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −15 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida CROSSWAY XT-EDITION, XLSpecialized Crossroads 1.0, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida CROSSWAY XT-EDITION XL | Specialized Crossroads 1.0 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 420 | 420mm | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 686 | 680mm | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 70.5° | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 630 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 460 | 445mm | −15 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1130 | 1132mm | +2 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | not listed | |
| Standover | 849 | 853mm | +4 mm |
| Seat tube length | 590 | 532mm | −58 mm |
| Fork length | 460 | 410mm | −50 mm |
| Head tube length | 205 | 257mm | +52 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Crossroads 1.0 minus the Merida CROSSWAY XT-EDITION. Full charts: 2020 Merida CROSSWAY XT-EDITION, 2022 Specialized Crossroads 1.0.
Where each sits in its class
Merida CROSSWAY XT-EDITIONSpecialized Crossroads 1.0
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 XT-EDITIONXT-EDITION | Specialized Crossroads 1.01.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida CROSSWAY TFS | not listed |
| Fork | SR Suntour NCX E-RL | Specialized Crossroads |
| Shifter | Shimano XT | microSHIFT TS39 |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT, Shimano XT Shadow | microSHIFT RD-M26S |
| Cassette | Shimano HG500 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X10 | KMC Z7 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT800 BSA | not listed |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Overdrive II | Specialized Nimbus II Sport Reflect |
| Hub | Shimano M4050 | not listed |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT500 | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT EC | not listed |
| Headset | Merida M2340 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
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