2026 Merida CROSSWAY L 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 in S, the Merida CROSSWAY in XXS places the top of the head tube 11 mm lower and 11 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −11 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −11 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −9 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida CROSSWAY L, SMerida CROSSWAY, XXSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida CROSSWAY L S | Merida CROSSWAY XXS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 393 | 382 | −11 mm |
| Stack | 631 | 620 | −11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 70.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 580 | 560 | −20 mm |
| Chainstay length | 460 | 460 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1085 | 1076 | −9 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 70 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 639 | 678 | +39 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 390 | −80 mm |
| Fork length | 468 | 468 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 130 | −10 mm |
Differences are the Merida CROSSWAY minus the Merida CROSSWAY L. Full charts: 2026 Merida CROSSWAY L, 2026 Merida CROSSWAY.
Where each sits in its class
Merida CROSSWAY LMerida 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 L10 | Merida CROSSWAY10 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida CROSSWAY L TFS IV | Merida CROSSWAY TFS IV |
| Fork | SR Suntour NEX DS | SR Suntour NEX DS |
| Derailleur | Shimano FD-TY510-3, Shimano RD-M310-7 | Shimano FD-TY510-3, Shimano RD-M310-7 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG210-7 | Shimano CS-HG210-7 |
| Chain | SunRace CNM84 | SunRace CNM84 |
| Crankset | Shimano TY301 | Shimano TY301 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano UN101 LL123 | Shimano UN101 LL123 |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | VPE-891 |
| Tire | Kenda Ambra K1278 | Kenda Ambra K1278 |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | Shimano TX505 |
| Rim | Merida COMP TK | Merida COMP TK |
| Brake | Shimano Acera M375 | Shimano Acera M375 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Merida CC | Merida CC |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Grips | Merida EC | Merida EC |
| Headset | Merida M2345 | Merida M2345 |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Merida Cross Sport | Merida Cross Sport |
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