2021 Specialized Crossroads 1.0 vs 2021 Merida CROSSWAY 20-D
The Merida CROSSWAY 20-D size closest to your M is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Merida CROSSWAY 20-D
Compared with the Specialized Crossroads 1.0 in M, the Merida CROSSWAY 20-D in XXL places the top of the head tube 44 mm higher and 18 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +44 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +18 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +13 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +2.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Crossroads 1.0, MMerida CROSSWAY 20-D, XXLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crossroads 1.0 M | Merida CROSSWAY 20-D XXL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 405mm | 423 | +18 mm |
| Stack | 631mm | 675 | +44 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5° | 72.5 | +2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73° | 72.5 | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 445mm | 450 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1097mm | 1110 | +13 mm |
| Standover | 773mm | 875 | +102 mm |
| Seat tube length | 439mm | 610 | +171 mm |
| Fork length | 410mm | 450 | +40 mm |
| Head tube length | 200mm | 200 | ±0 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 635 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 70 |
Differences are the Merida CROSSWAY 20-D minus the Specialized Crossroads 1.0. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Crossroads 1.0, 2021 Merida CROSSWAY 20-D.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crossroads 1.0Merida CROSSWAY 20-D
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 1.01.0 | Merida CROSSWAY 20-D20-D |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Crossroads | SR Suntour NEX HLO |
| Shifter | Shimano Altus | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tourney | Shimano FD-TY710, Shimano Acera M360 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG200 | SunRace CSM668 |
| Chain | KMC Z7 | SunRace M84 |
| Tire | Specialized Nimbus II Sport Reflect | Merida K1171 |
| Frame | not listed | Merida CROSSWAY SPEED |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA TH-7420ST-W |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano TX505 |
| Rim | not listed | Merida CC |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida CC |
| Stem | not listed | Merida TK |
| Grips | not listed | Merida EC |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida TK |
| Saddle | not listed | Merida Cross Sport |
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