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2021 Merida CROSSWAY 10-V vs 2022 Specialized Crossroads 1.0

The Specialized Crossroads 1.0 size closest to your L is the M. Compare the M instead

What changes on the Specialized Crossroads 1.0

Compared with the Merida CROSSWAY 10-V in L, the Specialized Crossroads 1.0 in S places the top of the head tube 15 mm lower and 14 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−15 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−14 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
+4 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−2.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
−5 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2021 Merida CROSSWAY 10-V (L) and 2022 Specialized Crossroads 1.0 (S), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Merida CROSSWAY 10-V is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Crossroads 1.0 is the colored outline on top.J 1091

Merida CROSSWAY 10-V, LSpecialized Crossroads 1.0, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementMerida CROSSWAY 10-V LSpecialized Crossroads 1.0 SDifference
Reach415401mm−14 mm
Stack620605mm−15 mm
Head tube angle7269.5°−2.5°
Seat tube angle7373°±0.0°
Effective top tube605not listed
Chainstay length450445mm−5 mm
Wheelbase10911095mm+4 mm
BB drop70not listed
Standover798731mm−67 mm
Seat tube length550390mm−160 mm
Fork length450410mm−40 mm
Head tube length145177mm+32 mm

Differences are the Specialized Crossroads 1.0 minus the Merida CROSSWAY 10-V. Full charts: 2021 Merida CROSSWAY 10-V, 2022 Specialized Crossroads 1.0.

Where each sits in its class

Merida CROSSWAY 10-VSpecialized Crossroads 1.0

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartMerida CROSSWAY 10-V10-VSpecialized Crossroads 1.01.0
FrameMerida CROSSWAY DTnot listed
ForkSR Suntour NEXSpecialized Crossroads
ShifterShimano ST-EF500microSHIFT TS39
DerailleurShimano FD-TY510, Shimano Acera M310microSHIFT RD-M26S
CassetteShimano MF-TZ500not listed
ChainKMC NS8KMC Z7
Bottom bracketFSA TH-7420ST-Wnot listed
PedalsVPE-891not listed
TireMerida K1171Specialized Nimbus II Sport Reflect
RimMerida CCnot listed
BrakePromax MTV-117Anot listed
HandlebarMerida CCnot listed
StemMerida TKnot listed
GripsMerida ECnot listed
HeadsetFSA TH888not listed
SeatpostMerida TKnot listed
SaddleMerida Cross Sportnot listed

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