2019 Merida CROSSWAY L vs 2019 Specialized Crossroads Step-Through
The L is the Specialized Crossroads Step-Through size closest to your M Merida CROSSWAY L. 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 Step-Through
Compared with the Merida CROSSWAY L in M, the Specialized Crossroads Step-Through in L places the top of the head tube 12 mm lower and 17 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −12 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −17 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −2 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida CROSSWAY L, MSpecialized Crossroads Step-Through, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida CROSSWAY L M | Specialized Crossroads Step-Through L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 402 | 385mm | −17 mm |
| Stack | 637 | 625mm | −12 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 70.5° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 71° | −2.5° |
| Effective top tube | 590 | 600mm | +10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 460 | 465mm | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1100 | 1098mm | −2 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 65mm | −5 mm |
| Standover | 651 | 623mm | −28 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 480mm | −30 mm |
| Fork length | 460 | 410mm | −50 mm |
| Head tube length | 155 | 190mm | +35 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 291mm |
Differences are the Specialized Crossroads Step-Through minus the Merida CROSSWAY L. Full charts: 2019 Merida CROSSWAY L, 2019 Specialized Crossroads Step-Through.
Where each sits in its class
Merida CROSSWAY LSpecialized Crossroads Step-Through
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 L100 | Specialized Crossroads Step-ThroughStep-Through |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida CROSSWAY TFS L | not listed |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX HLO | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Altus | Shimano Tourney |
| Derailleur | Shimano Acera M370, Shimano Alivio | Shimano Tourney |
| Cassette | Shimano HG200 | Shimano Tourney |
| Chain | KMC M99 | KMC Z7 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH-7420ST Cartridge Bearing | not listed |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | not listed |
| Rim | Merida Comp D | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Stem | Merida COMP TK | not listed |
| Grips | Merida CROSSWAY L Ergo | Specialized slip-on |
| Headset | Merida M2346 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida CC | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida Cross Sport | not listed |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Tourney TY501 |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Borough |
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