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2021 Merida CROSSWAY L XT-EDITION vs 2021 Specialized Sirrus X 4.0

The M is the Specialized Sirrus X 4.0 size closest to your S Merida CROSSWAY L XT-EDITION. 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 X 4.0

Compared with the Merida CROSSWAY L XT-EDITION in S, the Specialized Sirrus X 4.0 in M places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 11 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
+4 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−11 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−20 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
−20 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2021 Merida CROSSWAY L XT-EDITION (S) and 2021 Specialized Sirrus X 4.0 (M), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Merida CROSSWAY L XT-EDITION is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Sirrus X 4.0 is the colored outline on top.J 1085

Merida CROSSWAY L XT-EDITION, SSpecialized Sirrus X 4.0, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementMerida CROSSWAY L XT-EDITION SSpecialized Sirrus X 4.0 MDifference
Reach393382mm−11 mm
Stack631635mm+4 mm
Head tube angle7171°±0.0°
Seat tube angle73.573.5°±0.0°
Effective top tube580not listed
Chainstay length460440mm−20 mm
Wheelbase10851065mm−20 mm
BB drop70not listed
Standover648778mm+130 mm
Seat tube length470470mm±0 mm
Fork length468395mm−73 mm
Head tube length140169mm+29 mm

Differences are the Specialized Sirrus X 4.0 minus the Merida CROSSWAY L XT-EDITION. Full charts: 2021 Merida CROSSWAY L XT-EDITION, 2021 Specialized Sirrus X 4.0.

Where each sits in its class

Merida CROSSWAY L XT-EDITIONSpecialized Sirrus X 4.0

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartMerida CROSSWAY L XT-EDITIONXT-EDITIONSpecialized Sirrus X 4.04.0
FrameMerida CROSSWAY L TFS IInot listed
ForkSR Suntour NCX E-RLnot listed
ShifterShimano XTShimano Deore M5100
DerailleurShimano XT, Shimano XT ShadowShimano Deore M5100
CassetteShimano HG500Shimano Deore M5100
ChainKMC X10KMC X11
Bottom bracketShimano MT800 BSAnot listed
PedalsVPE-891not listed
TireMaxxis Overdrive IISpecialized Pathfinder Sport
HubShimano M4050not listed
RimMerida COMP TKnot listed
BrakeShimano MT500Shimano MT200
RotorShimano SM-RT10not listed
HandlebarMerida COMP CCnot listed
StemMerida EXPERT CCSpecialized Future
GripsMerida EXPERT ECnot listed
HeadsetMerida M2340 Necknot listed
SeatpostMerida COMP CCnot listed
SaddleMerida EXPERT TKSpecialized Bridge

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