2021 Merida CROSSWAY XT-EDITION vs 2022 Merida CROSSWAY L
The Merida CROSSWAY L size closest to your S is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Merida CROSSWAY L
Compared with the Merida CROSSWAY XT-EDITION in S, the Merida CROSSWAY L in XXS places the top of the head tube 11 mm lower and 11 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −11 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −11 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −9 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida CROSSWAY XT-EDITION, SMerida CROSSWAY L, XXSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida CROSSWAY XT-EDITION S | Merida CROSSWAY L XXS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 393 | 382 | −11 mm |
| Stack | 631 | 620 | −11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 70.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 580 | 560 | −20 mm |
| Chainstay length | 460 | 460 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1085 | 1076 | −9 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 70 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 757 | 639 | −118 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 390 | −80 mm |
| Fork length | 468 | 468 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 130 | −10 mm |
Differences are the Merida CROSSWAY L minus the Merida CROSSWAY XT-EDITION. Full charts: 2021 Merida CROSSWAY XT-EDITION, 2022 Merida CROSSWAY L.
Where each sits in its class
Merida CROSSWAY XT-EDITIONMerida CROSSWAY L
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 | Merida CROSSWAY L100 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida CROSSWAY TFS II | Merida CROSSWAY L TFS III |
| Fork | SR Suntour NCX E-RL | SR Suntour NEX HLO |
| Shifter | Shimano XT | Shimano Altus |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT, Shimano XT Shadow | Shimano Acera M370, Shimano Alivio T4000 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG500 | Shimano HG200 |
| Chain | KMC X10 | KMC M99 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT800 BSA | FSA TH-7420ST Cartridge Bearing |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | VPE-891 |
| Tire | Maxxis Overdrive II | Maxxis Overdrive Excel |
| Hub | Shimano M4050 | Shimano TX505 |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | Merida COMP TK |
| Brake | Shimano MT500 | Tektro M275 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Merida COMP CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida COMP TK |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT EC | Merida EXPERT EC |
| Headset | Merida M2340 Neck | Merida M2346 |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Merida TK |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida Cross Sport |
| Crankset | not listed | Samox AF29-321SSS-P |
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