2024 Merida CROSSWAY L 700 vs 2025 Specialized Sirrus X 4.0
The Specialized Sirrus X 4.0 size closest to your S is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Specialized Sirrus X 4.0
Compared with the Merida CROSSWAY L 700 in S, the Specialized Sirrus X 4.0 in XL places the top of the head tube 41 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +41 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −20 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida CROSSWAY L 700, SSpecialized Sirrus X 4.0, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida CROSSWAY L 700 S | Specialized Sirrus X 4.0 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 393 | 398 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 631 | 672 | +41 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 71 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 580 | 599 | +19 mm |
| Chainstay length | 460 | 440 | −20 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1085 | 1093 | +8 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 70 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 639 | 831 | +192 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 530 | +60 mm |
| Fork length | 468 | 395mm | −73 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 208 | +68 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 284 |
Differences are the Specialized Sirrus X 4.0 minus the Merida CROSSWAY L 700. Full charts: 2024 Merida CROSSWAY L 700, 2025 Specialized Sirrus X 4.0.
Where each sits in its class
Merida CROSSWAY L 700Specialized Sirrus X 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 700700 | Specialized Sirrus X 4.04.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida CROSSWAY L TFS III | Specialized A1 SL |
| Fork | SR Suntour NCX30-E | Specialized FACT 9r |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES U8000 | Shimano CUES U6000 |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U8010, Shimano CUES U8000 | Shimano CUES U6000 Shadow |
| Cassette | Shimano LG400 | Shimano CS-LG400-11 |
| Chain | Shimano LG500 | KMC eGlide |
| Crankset | Shimano CUES U8000 | Prowheel Alloy |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT800 BSA | not listed |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | Specialized Body Geometry Fitness |
| Tire | Maxxis Overdrive II | Specialized Pathfinder Sport |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT500 | Tektro HD-R510 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | Specialized Future |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT EC | Specialized Neutralizer |
| Headset | Merida M2340 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT TK | Specialized Power Sport |
| Chainring | not listed | 42T |
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