2020 Specialized Crossroads 3.0 vs 2022 Merida CROSSWAY L 10-V
The L is the Merida CROSSWAY L 10-V size closest to your L Specialized Crossroads 3.0. 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 L 10-V
Compared with the Specialized Crossroads 3.0 in L, the Merida CROSSWAY L 10-V in L places the top of the head tube 8 mm lower and 11 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 25 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −8 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −11 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −25 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Crossroads 3.0, LMerida CROSSWAY L 10-V, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crossroads 3.0 L | Merida CROSSWAY L 10-V L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 415mm | 404 | −11 mm |
| Stack | 650mm | 642 | −8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5° | 71.5 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73° | 73 | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 445mm | 450 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1117mm | 1092 | −25 mm |
| Standover | 807mm | 590 | −217 mm |
| Seat tube length | 476mm | 510 | +34 mm |
| Fork length | 410mm | 450 | +40 mm |
| Head tube length | 226mm | 170 | −56 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 600 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 70 |
Differences are the Merida CROSSWAY L 10-V minus the Specialized Crossroads 3.0. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Crossroads 3.0, 2022 Merida CROSSWAY L 10-V.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crossroads 3.0Merida CROSSWAY L 10-V
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 3.03.0 | Merida CROSSWAY L 10-V10-V |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Altus | Shimano ST-EF500 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Alivio | Shimano FD-TY510, Shimano Acera M310 |
| Chain | KMC X9 | KMC NS8 |
| Tire | Specialized Nimbus II Armadillo Reflect | Merida K1171 |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Promax MTV-117A |
| Frame | not listed | Merida CROSSWAY L DT |
| Fork | not listed | SR Suntour NEX |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano MF-TZ500 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA TH-7420ST-W |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Rim | not listed | Merida CC |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida CC |
| Stem | not listed | Merida TK |
| Grips | not listed | Merida EC |
| Headset | not listed | FSA TH888 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida TK |
| Saddle | not listed | Merida Cross Sport |
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