Quiver

2022 Merida CROSSWAY 20-D vs 2022 Specialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through

The M is the Specialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through size closest to your XXS Merida CROSSWAY 20-D. 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 Step Through

Compared with the Merida CROSSWAY 20-D in XXS, the Specialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through in M places the top of the head tube 10 mm lower and 11 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−10 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−11 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−11 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−1.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
−15 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2022 Merida CROSSWAY 20-D (XXS) and 2022 Specialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through (M), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Merida CROSSWAY 20-D is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through is the colored outline on top.J 1076

Merida CROSSWAY 20-D, XXSSpecialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementMerida CROSSWAY 20-D XXSSpecialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through MDifference
Reach382371mm−11 mm
Stack620610mm−10 mm
Head tube angle70.569.5°−1.0°
Seat tube angle7473°−1.0°
Effective top tube560not listed
Chainstay length460445mm−15 mm
Wheelbase10761065mm−11 mm
BB drop70not listed
Standover678573mm−105 mm
Seat tube length390435mm+45 mm
Fork length468410mm−58 mm
Head tube length130183mm+53 mm

Differences are the Specialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through minus the Merida CROSSWAY 20-D. Full charts: 2022 Merida CROSSWAY 20-D, 2022 Specialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through.

Where each sits in its class

Merida CROSSWAY 20-DSpecialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through

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 20-D20-DSpecialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through1.0 Step Through
FrameMerida CROSSWAY TFS IIInot listed
ForkSR Suntour NEX HLOSpecialized Crossroads
DerailleurShimano FD-TY710, Shimano Acera M360microSHIFT RD-M26S
CassetteSunRace CSM668not listed
ChainSunRace M84KMC Z7
CranksetShimano TY301not listed
Bottom bracketFSA TH-7420ST-Wnot listed
PedalsVPE-891not listed
TireMerida K1171Specialized Nimbus II Sport Reflect
HubShimano TX505not listed
RimMerida CCnot listed
BrakePower DS100not listed
RotorShimano SM-RT10not listed
HandlebarMerida CCnot listed
StemMerida TKnot listed
GripsMerida ECnot listed
SeatpostMerida TKnot listed
SaddleMerida Cross Sportnot listed
Shifternot listedmicroSHIFT TS39

Know what is on every bike.

Add your bike to Quiver. Keep its parts, setup, and service history together, then share your build.

Explore the app
A Transition Relay build sheet: frame, fork, shock and drivetrainThe Relay’s ride photo galleryThe Relay’s ride spectrum and 2D frame geometryThe garage: five bikes and 99 recorded partsA Specialized Tarmac SL8 road build sheet