2019 Specialized Crossroads Sport Step-Through vs 2021 Merida CROSSWAY XT-EDITION
The Merida CROSSWAY XT-EDITION size closest to your S is the XXS. Compare the XXS instead
What changes on the Merida CROSSWAY XT-EDITION
Compared with the Specialized Crossroads Sport Step-Through in S, the Merida CROSSWAY XT-EDITION in XL places the top of the head tube 118 mm higher and 47 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 43 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +118 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +47 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +43 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +2.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Crossroads Sport Step-Through, SMerida CROSSWAY XT-EDITION, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crossroads Sport Step-Through S | Merida CROSSWAY XT-EDITION XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 371mm | 418 | +47 mm |
| Stack | 577mm | 695 | +118 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5° | 71.5 | +2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 71° | 73 | +2.0° |
| Effective top tube | 570mm | 630 | +60 mm |
| Chainstay length | 465mm | 460 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1082mm | 1125 | +43 mm |
| BB drop | 65mm | 70 | +5 mm |
| BB height | 291mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 598.3mm | 855 | +257 mm |
| Seat tube length | 385mm | 590 | +205 mm |
| Fork length | 410mm | 468 | +58 mm |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 205 | +60 mm |
Differences are the Merida CROSSWAY XT-EDITION minus the Specialized Crossroads Sport Step-Through. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Crossroads Sport Step-Through, 2021 Merida CROSSWAY XT-EDITION.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crossroads Sport Step-ThroughMerida CROSSWAY XT-EDITION
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 Sport Step-ThroughSport Step-Through | Merida CROSSWAY XT-EDITIONXT-EDITION |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano EF500 | Shimano XT |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tourney, Shimano Altus | Shimano XT, Shimano XT Shadow |
| Cassette | Shimano Altus | Shimano HG500 |
| Chain | KMC Z8 | KMC X10 |
| Crankset | Shimano Tourney FC-TY701 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Borough | Maxxis Overdrive II |
| Grips | Specialized Contour | Merida EXPERT EC |
| Frame | not listed | Merida CROSSWAY TFS II |
| Fork | not listed | SR Suntour NCX E-RL |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano MT800 BSA |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano M4050 |
| Rim | not listed | Merida COMP TK |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano MT500 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
| Stem | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Headset | not listed | Merida M2340 Neck |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | not listed | Merida EXPERT TK |
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