2018 Specialized Crossroads Step Through vs 2020 Merida CROSSWAY
The XXS is the Merida CROSSWAY size closest to your S Specialized Crossroads Step Through. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Merida CROSSWAY
Compared with the Specialized Crossroads Step Through in S, the Merida CROSSWAY in XXS places the top of the head tube 34 mm higher and 14 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +34 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +14 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −2 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Crossroads Step Through, SMerida CROSSWAY, XXSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crossroads Step Through S | Merida CROSSWAY XXS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 371mm | 385 | +14 mm |
| Stack | 577mm | 611 | +34 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5° | 70.5 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 71° | 74 | +3.0° |
| Effective top tube | 570mm | 560 | −10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 465mm | 460 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1082mm | 1080 | −2 mm |
| BB drop | 65mm | 70 | +5 mm |
| BB height | 291mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 598.3mm | 679 | +81 mm |
| Seat tube length | 385mm | 390 | +5 mm |
| Fork length | 410mm | 460 | +50 mm |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 130 | −15 mm |
Differences are the Merida CROSSWAY minus the Specialized Crossroads Step Through. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Crossroads Step Through, 2020 Merida CROSSWAY.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crossroads Step ThroughMerida 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 | Specialized Crossroads Step ThroughStep Through | Merida CROSSWAY100 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Tourney | Shimano Altus |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tourney | Shimano Acera M370, Shimano Alivio |
| Cassette | Shimano Tourney | Shimano HG200 |
| Chain | KMC Z7 | KMC M99 |
| Crankset | Shimano Tourney | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Borough | Maxxis Overdrive Excel |
| Seatpost | Specialized Diecast | Merida TK |
| Frame | not listed | Merida CROSSWAY TFS |
| Fork | not listed | SR Suntour NEX HLO |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA TH-7420ST Cartridge Bearing |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano TX505 |
| Rim | not listed | Merida COMP TK |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
| Stem | not listed | Merida COMP TK |
| Grips | not listed | Merida EXPERT EC |
| Headset | not listed | Merida M2346 Neck |
| Saddle | not listed | Merida Cross Sport |
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