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2024 Merida CROSSWAY 700 vs 2025 Specialized Sirrus X 4.0

The M is the Specialized Sirrus X 4.0 size closest to your S Merida CROSSWAY 700. 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 X 4.0

Compared with the Merida CROSSWAY 700 in S, the Specialized Sirrus X 4.0 in M places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 11 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
+4 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−11 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−20 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
−20 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2024 Merida CROSSWAY 700 (S) and 2025 Specialized Sirrus X 4.0 (M), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Merida CROSSWAY 700 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Sirrus X 4.0 is the colored outline on top.J 1085

Merida CROSSWAY 700, SSpecialized Sirrus X 4.0, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementMerida CROSSWAY 700 SSpecialized Sirrus X 4.0 MDifference
Reach393382−11 mm
Stack631635+4 mm
Head tube angle7171±0.0°
Seat tube angle73.573.5±0.0°
Effective top tube580573−7 mm
Chainstay length460440−20 mm
Wheelbase10851065−20 mm
BB drop7070±0 mm
Standover748778+30 mm
Seat tube length470470±0 mm
Fork length468395mm−73 mm
Head tube length140169+29 mm
BB heightnot listed284

Differences are the Specialized Sirrus X 4.0 minus the Merida CROSSWAY 700. Full charts: 2024 Merida CROSSWAY 700, 2025 Specialized Sirrus X 4.0.

Where each sits in its class

Merida CROSSWAY 700Specialized Sirrus X 4.0

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 700700Specialized Sirrus X 4.04.0
FrameMerida CROSSWAY TFS IIISpecialized A1 SL
ForkSR Suntour NCX30-ESpecialized FACT 9r
ShifterShimano CUES U8000Shimano CUES U6000
DerailleurShimano CUES U8010, Shimano CUES U8000Shimano CUES U6000 Shadow
CassetteShimano LG400Shimano CS-LG400-11
ChainShimano LG500KMC eGlide
CranksetShimano CUES U8000Prowheel Alloy
Bottom bracketShimano MT800 BSAnot listed
PedalsVPE-891Specialized Body Geometry Fitness
TireMaxxis Overdrive IISpecialized Pathfinder Sport
RimMerida COMP TKnot listed
BrakeShimano MT500Tektro HD-R510
RotorShimano SM-RT10not listed
HandlebarMerida COMP CCnot listed
StemMerida COMP CCSpecialized Future
GripsMerida EXPERT ECSpecialized Neutralizer
HeadsetMerida M2340 Necknot listed
SeatpostMerida COMP CCnot listed
SaddleMerida EXPERT TKSpecialized Power Sport
Chainringnot listed42T

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