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2024 Merida CROSSWAY L 10-V vs 2026 Specialized Sirrus X 1.0

The Specialized Sirrus X 1.0 size closest to your L is the XL. Compare the XL instead

What changes on the Specialized Sirrus X 1.0

Compared with the Merida CROSSWAY L 10-V in L, the Specialized Sirrus X 1.0 in XS places the top of the head tube 65 mm lower and 27 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 38 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−65 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−27 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−38 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−2.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
−10 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2024 Merida CROSSWAY L 10-V (L) and 2026 Specialized Sirrus X 1.0 (XS), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Merida CROSSWAY L 10-V is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Sirrus X 1.0 is the colored outline on top.J 1091

Merida CROSSWAY L 10-V, LSpecialized Sirrus X 1.0, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementMerida CROSSWAY L 10-V LSpecialized Sirrus X 1.0 XSDifference
Reach415388mm−27 mm
Stack620555mm−65 mm
Head tube angle7270°−2.0°
Seat tube angle7373.5°+0.5°
Effective top tube605552mm−53 mm
Chainstay length450440mm−10 mm
Wheelbase10911053mm−38 mm
BB drop7070mm±0 mm
Standover798725mm−73 mm
Seat tube length550395mm−155 mm
Fork length450395mm−55 mm
Head tube length145139mm−6 mm
BB heightnot listed288mm

Differences are the Specialized Sirrus X 1.0 minus the Merida CROSSWAY L 10-V. Full charts: 2024 Merida CROSSWAY L 10-V, 2026 Specialized Sirrus X 1.0.

Where each sits in its class

Merida CROSSWAY L 10-VSpecialized Sirrus X 1.0

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 10-V10-VSpecialized Sirrus X 1.01.0
FrameMerida CROSSWAY DTnot listed
ForkSR Suntour NEXnot listed
ShifterShimano ST-EF500Shimano Altus SL-M315-7R
DerailleurShimano FD-TY510, Shimano Acera M310Shimano Acera
CassetteShimano MF-TZ500microSHIFT CS-H074
ChainKMC NS8KMC X8
CranksetShimano TY301Prowheel XXS
Bottom bracketFSA TH 7420STnot listed
PedalsVPE-891not listed
TireMerida K1171Specialized Pathfinder Wirebead Fast Gravel
RimMerida CCnot listed
BrakePromax MTV-117ASpecialized Lee Chi
HandlebarMerida CCnot listed
StemMerida TKnot listed
GripsMerida ECSpecialized Neutralizer
HeadsetFSA TH888not listed
SeatpostMerida TKnot listed
SaddleMerida Cross SportSpecialized Bridge Sport

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