2024 Merida CROSSWAY L 700 vs 2026 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 700 in S, the Merida CROSSWAY in XL places the top of the head tube 64 mm higher and 25 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 40 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +64 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +25 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +40 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida CROSSWAY L 700, SMerida CROSSWAY, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida CROSSWAY L 700 S | Merida CROSSWAY XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 393 | 418 | +25 mm |
| Stack | 631 | 695 | +64 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 71.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 580 | 630 | +50 mm |
| Chainstay length | 460 | 460 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1085 | 1125 | +40 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 70 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 639 | 854 | +215 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 590 | +120 mm |
| Fork length | 468 | 468 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 205 | +65 mm |
Differences are the Merida CROSSWAY minus the Merida CROSSWAY L 700. Full charts: 2024 Merida CROSSWAY L 700, 2026 Merida CROSSWAY.
Where each sits in its class
Merida CROSSWAY L 700Merida 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 700700 | Merida CROSSWAY10 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida CROSSWAY L TFS III | Merida CROSSWAY TFS IV |
| Fork | SR Suntour NCX30-E | SR Suntour NEX DS |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES U8000 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U8010, Shimano CUES U8000 | Shimano FD-TY510-3, Shimano RD-M310-7 |
| Cassette | Shimano LG400 | Shimano CS-HG210-7 |
| Chain | Shimano LG500 | SunRace CNM84 |
| Crankset | Shimano CUES U8000 | Shimano TY301 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT800 BSA | Shimano UN101 LL123 |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | VPE-891 |
| Tire | Maxxis Overdrive II | Kenda Ambra K1278 |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | Merida COMP TK |
| Brake | Shimano MT500 | Shimano Acera M375 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Merida COMP CC | Merida CC |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT EC | Merida EC |
| Headset | Merida M2340 Neck | Merida M2345 |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | Merida Cross Sport |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano TX505 |
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