2021 Merida CROSSWAY L 20-D vs 2023 Specialized Sirrus 4.0
The S is the Specialized Sirrus 4.0 size closest to your M Merida CROSSWAY L 20-D. 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 4.0
Compared with the Merida CROSSWAY L 20-D in M, the Specialized Sirrus 4.0 in S places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 14 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 28 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −14 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −28 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida CROSSWAY L 20-D, MSpecialized Sirrus 4.0, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida CROSSWAY L 20-D M | Specialized Sirrus 4.0 S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390 | 376mm | −14 mm |
| Stack | 612 | 606mm | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 70° | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 585 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 440mm | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1088 | 1060mm | −28 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | not listed | |
| Standover | 590 | 750mm | +160 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 440mm | −30 mm |
| Fork length | 450 | 395mm | −55 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 143mm | +3 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Sirrus 4.0 minus the Merida CROSSWAY L 20-D. Full charts: 2021 Merida CROSSWAY L 20-D, 2023 Specialized Sirrus 4.0.
Where each sits in its class
Merida CROSSWAY L 20-DSpecialized Sirrus 4.0
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 Sirrus 4.04.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida CROSSWAY L SPEED | not listed |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX HLO | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano ST-EF505 | Shimano Tiagra |
| Derailleur | Shimano FD-TY710, Shimano Acera M360 | Shimano Tiagra FD-4700, Shimano Tiagra |
| Cassette | SunRace CSM668 | Shimano CS-HG500 |
| Chain | SunRace M84 | KMC X10 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH-7420ST-W | Praxis M24 |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Tire | Merida K1171 | Specialized RoadSport Reflect |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | not listed |
| Rim | Merida CC | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano ST-EF505 | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida CC | not listed |
| Stem | Merida TK | Specialized Future |
| Grips | Merida EC | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida TK | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida Cross Sport | Specialized Bridge |
| Crankset | not listed | Praxis Alba M24 |
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