2019 Specialized Crossroads Step-Through vs 2021 Merida CROSSWAY L XT-EDITION
The Merida CROSSWAY L XT-EDITION size closest to your S is the XXS. Compare the XXS instead
What changes on the Merida CROSSWAY L XT-EDITION
Compared with the Specialized Crossroads Step-Through in S, the Merida CROSSWAY L XT-EDITION in L places the top of the head tube 90 mm higher and 35 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 22 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +90 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +35 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +22 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +2.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Crossroads Step-Through, SMerida CROSSWAY L XT-EDITION, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crossroads Step-Through S | Merida CROSSWAY L XT-EDITION L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 371mm | 406 | +35 mm |
| Stack | 577mm | 667 | +90 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5° | 71.5 | +2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 71° | 73 | +2.0° |
| Effective top tube | 570mm | 610 | +40 mm |
| Chainstay length | 465mm | 460 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1082mm | 1104 | +22 mm |
| BB drop | 65mm | 70 | +5 mm |
| BB height | 291mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 598.3mm | 639 | +41 mm |
| Seat tube length | 385mm | 550 | +165 mm |
| Fork length | 410mm | 468 | +58 mm |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 175 | +30 mm |
Differences are the Merida CROSSWAY L XT-EDITION minus the Specialized Crossroads Step-Through. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Crossroads Step-Through, 2021 Merida CROSSWAY L XT-EDITION.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crossroads Step-ThroughMerida CROSSWAY L 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 Step-ThroughStep-Through | Merida CROSSWAY L XT-EDITIONXT-EDITION |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Tourney | Shimano XT |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tourney | Shimano XT, Shimano XT Shadow |
| Cassette | Shimano Tourney | Shimano HG500 |
| Chain | KMC Z7 | KMC X10 |
| Crankset | Shimano Tourney TY501 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Borough | Maxxis Overdrive II |
| Grips | Specialized slip-on | Merida EXPERT EC |
| Frame | not listed | Merida CROSSWAY L 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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