2019 Merida CROSSWAY L 40-D vs 2020 Merida CROSSWAY
The Merida CROSSWAY size closest to your S is the XXS. Compare the XXS instead
What changes on the Merida CROSSWAY
Compared with the Merida CROSSWAY L 40-D in S, the Merida CROSSWAY in XL places the top of the head tube 74 mm higher and 37 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 52 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +74 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +37 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +52 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida CROSSWAY L 40-D, SMerida CROSSWAY, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida CROSSWAY L 40-D S | Merida CROSSWAY XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 383 | 420 | +37 mm |
| Stack | 612 | 686 | +74 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 71.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 575 | 630 | +55 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 460 | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1078 | 1130 | +52 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 70 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 589 | 849 | +260 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430 | 590 | +160 mm |
| Fork length | 450 | 460 | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 205 | +65 mm |
Differences are the Merida CROSSWAY minus the Merida CROSSWAY L 40-D. Full charts: 2019 Merida CROSSWAY L 40-D, 2020 Merida CROSSWAY.
Where each sits in its class
Merida CROSSWAY L 40-DMerida CROSSWAY
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 40-D40-D | Merida CROSSWAY100 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida CROSSWAY SPEED L | Merida CROSSWAY TFS |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX HLO | SR Suntour NEX HLO |
| Shifter | Shimano ST-EF505 | Shimano Altus |
| Derailleur | Shimano Acera M370 | Shimano Acera M370, Shimano Alivio |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG200 | Shimano HG200 |
| Chain | KMC M99 | KMC M99 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH-7420ST-W | FSA TH-7420ST Cartridge Bearing |
| Tire | Merida K1171 | Maxxis Overdrive Excel |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | Shimano TX505 |
| Rim | Merida CC | Merida COMP TK |
| Brake | Shimano ST-EF505 | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Merida CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Stem | Merida TK | Merida COMP TK |
| Grips | Merida EC | Merida EXPERT EC |
| Seatpost | Merida TK | Merida TK |
| Saddle | Merida Cross Sport | Merida Cross Sport |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Headset | not listed | Merida M2346 Neck |
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