2019 Merida CROSSWAY L 15-MD vs 2020 Specialized Sirrus V-Brake Women's Spec
The XL is the Specialized Sirrus V-Brake Women's Spec size closest to your L Merida CROSSWAY L 15-MD. 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 V-Brake Women's Spec
Compared with the Merida CROSSWAY L 15-MD in L, the Specialized Sirrus V-Brake Women's Spec in XL places the top of the head tube 18 mm lower and 11 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 26 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −18 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −11 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −26 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida CROSSWAY L 15-MD, LSpecialized Sirrus V-Brake Women's Spec, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida CROSSWAY L 15-MD L | Specialized Sirrus V-Brake Women's Spec XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 404 | 393mm | −11 mm |
| Stack | 642 | 624mm | −18 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 71.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 600 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 440mm | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1092 | 1066mm | −26 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 70mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 590 | 805mm | +215 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 510mm | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 450 | 410mm | −40 mm |
| Head tube length | 170 | 190mm | +20 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 275mm |
Differences are the Specialized Sirrus V-Brake Women's Spec minus the Merida CROSSWAY L 15-MD. Full charts: 2019 Merida CROSSWAY L 15-MD, 2020 Specialized Sirrus V-Brake Women's Spec.
Where each sits in its class
Merida CROSSWAY L 15-MDSpecialized Sirrus V-Brake Women's Spec
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 L 15-MD15-MD | Specialized Sirrus V-Brake Women's SpecV-Brake Women's Spec |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida CROSSWAY DT L | not listed |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano ST-EF500 | Shimano EF500 |
| Derailleur | Shimano FD-TY710, Shimano Acera M310 | Shimano Tourney, Shimano Tourney TX |
| Cassette | SunRace CSM668 | Shimano HG200 |
| Chain | KMC M700 | KMC X8 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH-7420ST-W | not listed |
| Tire | Merida K1171 | Specialized Nimbus 2 |
| Rim | Merida CC | not listed |
| Brake | Jake J8 disc | not listed |
| Rotor | Jake | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida CC | not listed |
| Stem | Merida TK | not listed |
| Grips | Merida EC | not listed |
| Headset | FSA TH888 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida TK | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida Cross Sport | Specialized Aldia Sport |
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