2020 Merida CROSSWAY L XT-EDITION vs 2019 Specialized Crossroads Step-Through
The Specialized Crossroads Step-Through size closest to your S is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Specialized Crossroads Step-Through
Compared with the Merida CROSSWAY L XT-EDITION in S, the Specialized Crossroads Step-Through in XS places the top of the head tube 56 mm lower and 36 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −56 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −36 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −17 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −2.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida CROSSWAY L XT-EDITION, SSpecialized Crossroads Step-Through, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida CROSSWAY L XT-EDITION S | Specialized Crossroads Step-Through XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 396 | 360mm | −36 mm |
| Stack | 622 | 566mm | −56 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 69° | −2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 71° | −2.5° |
| Effective top tube | 580 | 555mm | −25 mm |
| Chainstay length | 460 | 465mm | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1089 | 1072mm | −17 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 65mm | −5 mm |
| Standover | 650 | 592.3mm | −58 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 370mm | −100 mm |
| Fork length | 460 | 410mm | −50 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 135mm | −5 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 291mm |
Differences are the Specialized Crossroads Step-Through minus the Merida CROSSWAY L XT-EDITION. Full charts: 2020 Merida CROSSWAY L XT-EDITION, 2019 Specialized Crossroads Step-Through.
Where each sits in its class
Merida CROSSWAY L XT-EDITIONSpecialized 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 L XT-EDITIONXT-EDITION | Specialized Crossroads Step-ThroughStep-Through |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida CROSSWAY TFS L | not listed |
| Fork | SR Suntour NCX E-RL | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano XT | Shimano Tourney |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT, Shimano XT Shadow | Shimano Tourney |
| Cassette | Shimano HG500 | Shimano Tourney |
| Chain | KMC X10 | KMC Z7 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT800 BSA | not listed |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Overdrive II | Specialized Borough |
| Hub | Shimano M4050 | not listed |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT500 | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT EC | Specialized slip-on |
| Headset | Merida M2340 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Tourney TY501 |
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