2020 Merida CROSSWAY L XT-EDITION vs 2020 Merida CROSSWAY
The Merida CROSSWAY size closest to your S is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Merida CROSSWAY
Compared with the Merida CROSSWAY L XT-EDITION in S, the Merida CROSSWAY in L places the top of the head tube 36 mm higher and 13 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +36 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +13 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +20 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida CROSSWAY L XT-EDITION, SMerida CROSSWAY, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida CROSSWAY L XT-EDITION S | Merida CROSSWAY L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 396 | 409 | +13 mm |
| Stack | 622 | 658 | +36 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 71.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 580 | 610 | +30 mm |
| Chainstay length | 460 | 460 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1089 | 1109 | +20 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 70 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 650 | 814 | +164 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 550 | +80 mm |
| Fork length | 460 | 460 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 175 | +35 mm |
Differences are the Merida CROSSWAY minus the Merida CROSSWAY L XT-EDITION. Full charts: 2020 Merida CROSSWAY L XT-EDITION, 2020 Merida CROSSWAY.
Where each sits in its class
Merida CROSSWAY L XT-EDITIONMerida 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 XT-EDITIONXT-EDITION | Merida CROSSWAY100 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida CROSSWAY TFS L | Merida CROSSWAY TFS |
| Fork | SR Suntour NCX E-RL | SR Suntour NEX HLO |
| Shifter | Shimano XT | Shimano Altus |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT, Shimano XT Shadow | Shimano Acera M370, Shimano Alivio |
| Cassette | Shimano HG500 | Shimano HG200 |
| Chain | KMC X10 | KMC M99 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT800 BSA | FSA TH-7420ST Cartridge Bearing |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | VPE-891 |
| Tire | Maxxis Overdrive II | Maxxis Overdrive Excel |
| Hub | Shimano M4050 | Shimano TX505 |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | Merida COMP TK |
| Brake | Shimano MT500 | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Merida COMP CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida COMP TK |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT EC | Merida EXPERT EC |
| Headset | Merida M2340 Neck | Merida M2346 Neck |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Merida TK |
| Saddle | not listed | Merida Cross Sport |
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