2020 Merida CROSSWAY L 20-D vs 2022 Specialized Crossroads 1.0
The Specialized Crossroads 1.0 size closest to your S is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Specialized Crossroads 1.0
Compared with the Merida CROSSWAY L 20-D in S, the Specialized Crossroads 1.0 in XL places the top of the head tube 68 mm higher and 37 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 54 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +68 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +37 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +54 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida CROSSWAY L 20-D, SSpecialized Crossroads 1.0, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida CROSSWAY L 20-D S | Specialized Crossroads 1.0 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 383 | 420mm | +37 mm |
| Stack | 612 | 680mm | +68 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 70.5° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 575 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 445mm | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1078 | 1132mm | +54 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | not listed | |
| Standover | 589 | 853mm | +264 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430 | 532mm | +102 mm |
| Fork length | 450 | 410mm | −40 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 257mm | +117 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Crossroads 1.0 minus the Merida CROSSWAY L 20-D. Full charts: 2020 Merida CROSSWAY L 20-D, 2022 Specialized Crossroads 1.0.
Where each sits in its class
Merida CROSSWAY L 20-DSpecialized Crossroads 1.0
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 20-D20-D | Specialized Crossroads 1.01.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida CROSSWAY SPEED L | not listed |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX HLO | Specialized Crossroads |
| Shifter | Shimano ST-EF505 | microSHIFT TS39 |
| Derailleur | Shimano FD-TY710, Shimano Acera M360 | microSHIFT RD-M26S |
| Cassette | SunRace CSM668 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC M700 | KMC Z7 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH-7420ST-W | not listed |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Tire | Merida K1171 | Specialized Nimbus II Sport Reflect |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | not listed |
| Rim | Merida CC | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano ST-EF505 | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida CC | not listed |
| Stem | Merida TK | not listed |
| Grips | Merida EC | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida TK | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida Cross Sport | not listed |
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