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2022 Specialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through vs 2024 Merida CROSSWAY

The XXS is the Merida CROSSWAY size closest to your S Specialized Crossroads 1.0 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 1.0 Step Through in S, the Merida CROSSWAY in XXS places the top of the head tube 40 mm higher and 22 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 26 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+40 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+22 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+26 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+1.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+15 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2022 Specialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through (S) and 2024 Merida CROSSWAY (XXS), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Merida CROSSWAY is the colored outline on top.J 1050

Specialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through, SMerida CROSSWAY, XXSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through SMerida CROSSWAY XXSDifference
Reach360mm382+22 mm
Stack580mm620+40 mm
Head tube angle69°70.5+1.5°
Seat tube angle73°74+1.0°
Chainstay length445mm460+15 mm
Wheelbase1050mm1076+26 mm
Standover541mm678+137 mm
Seat tube length375mm390+15 mm
Fork length410mm468+58 mm
Head tube length153mm130−23 mm
Effective top tubenot listed560
BB dropnot listed70

Differences are the Merida CROSSWAY minus the Specialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through, 2024 Merida CROSSWAY.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Crossroads 1.0 Step ThroughMerida CROSSWAY

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through1.0 Step ThroughMerida CROSSWAY100
ForkSpecialized CrossroadsSR Suntour NEX HLO
ShiftermicroSHIFT TS39Shimano CUES U4000
DerailleurmicroSHIFT RD-M26SShimano CUES U4000, Shimano CUES U3020
ChainKMC Z7Shimano LG500
TireSpecialized Nimbus II Sport ReflectMaxxis Overdrive Excel
Framenot listedMerida CROSSWAY TFS III
Cassettenot listedShimano LG300
Cranksetnot listedShimano CUES U4000
Bottom bracketnot listedShimano BB-UN101
Pedalsnot listedVPE-891
Rimnot listedMerida COMP TK
Brakenot listedShimano MT200
Rotornot listedShimano SM-RT10
Handlebarnot listedMerida COMP CC
Stemnot listedMerida COMP TK
Gripsnot listedMerida EXPERT EC
Headsetnot listedMerida M2346 Neck
Seatpostnot listedMerida TK
Saddlenot listedMerida Cross Sport

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