2025 Merida CROSSWAY L 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 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, SSpecialized Sirrus X 4.0, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida CROSSWAY L 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. Full charts: 2025 Merida CROSSWAY L, 2025 Specialized Sirrus X 4.0.
Where each sits in its class
Merida CROSSWAY LSpecialized 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 L10 | Specialized Sirrus X 4.04.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida CROSSWAY L TFS III | Specialized A1 SL |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX DS | Specialized FACT 9r |
| Derailleur | Shimano FD-TY510-3, Shimano RD-M310-7 | Shimano CUES U6000 Shadow |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG200-7 | Shimano CS-LG400-11 |
| Chain | SunRace CNM84 | KMC eGlide |
| Crankset | Shimano TY301 | Prowheel Alloy |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN101 73-123 | not listed |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | Specialized Body Geometry Fitness |
| Tire | Merida K1171 | Specialized Pathfinder Sport |
| Rim | Merida CC | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Acera M375 | Tektro HD-R510 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida CC | not listed |
| Stem | Merida COMP TK | Specialized Future |
| Grips | Merida EC | Specialized Neutralizer |
| Headset | Merida M2345 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida TK | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida Cross Sport | Specialized Power Sport |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano CUES U6000 |
| Chainring | not listed | 42T |
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