2022 Specialized Crossroads 2.0 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 2.0 in M, the Merida CROSSWAY 20-D in ML places the top of the head tube 21 mm lower and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −21 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −8 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −10 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Crossroads 2.0, MMerida CROSSWAY 20-D, MLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crossroads 2.0 M | Merida CROSSWAY 20-D ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 405mm | 397 | −8 mm |
| Stack | 631mm | 610 | −21 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5° | 72 | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73° | 73.5 | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 445mm | 450 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1097mm | 1087 | −10 mm |
| Standover | 773mm | 793 | +20 mm |
| Seat tube length | 439mm | 520 | +81 mm |
| Fork length | 410mm | 450 | +40 mm |
| Head tube length | 200mm | 135 | −65 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 595 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 70 |
Differences are the Merida CROSSWAY 20-D minus the Specialized Crossroads 2.0. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Crossroads 2.0, 2021 Merida CROSSWAY 20-D.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crossroads 2.0Merida 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 2.02.0 | Merida CROSSWAY 20-D20-D |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Crossroads | SR Suntour NEX HLO |
| Shifter | microSHIFT TS39 | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Derailleur | microSHIFT FD-T202, microSHIFT RD-M26S | Shimano FD-TY710, Shimano Acera M360 |
| Chain | KMC Z7 | SunRace M84 |
| Tire | Specialized Nimbus II Armadillo Reflect | Merida K1171 |
| Frame | not listed | Merida CROSSWAY SPEED |
| Cassette | not listed | SunRace CSM668 |
| 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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