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2017 Specialized Sirrus vs 2019 Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD

The S is the Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD size closest to your M Specialized Sirrus. 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 15-MD

Compared with the Specialized Sirrus in M, the Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD in S places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−1 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
−5 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−1 mm
About the same
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2017 Specialized Sirrus (M) and 2019 Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD (S), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Sirrus is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD is the colored outline on top.J 1073

Specialized Sirrus, MMerida CROSSWAY 15-MD, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Sirrus MMerida CROSSWAY 15-MD SDifference
Reach402mm397−5 mm
Stack600mm599−1 mm
Head tube angle71.5°71.5±0.0°
Seat tube angle73.5°73.5±0.0°
Effective top tube580mm575−5 mm
Chainstay length445mm450+5 mm
Wheelbase1073mm1072−1 mm
BB drop70mm70±0 mm
BB height281mmnot listed
Standover786mm727−59 mm
Seat tube length485mm460−25 mm
Fork length410mm450+40 mm
Head tube length165mm125−40 mm

Differences are the Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD minus the Specialized Sirrus. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Sirrus, 2019 Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized SirrusMerida CROSSWAY 15-MD

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 SirrusSirrusMerida CROSSWAY 15-MD15-MD
ShifterShimano EF500Shimano ST-EF500
DerailleurShimano Tourney, Shimano AltusShimano FD-TY710, Shimano Acera M310
ChainKMC X8KMC M700
CranksetSpecialized Stoutnot listed
TireSpecialized Nimbus ReflectMerida K1171
SaddleSpecialized Canopy SportMerida Cross Sport
Framenot listedMerida CROSSWAY DT
Forknot listedSR Suntour NEX
Cassettenot listedSunRace CSM668
Bottom bracketnot listedFSA TH-7420ST-W
Rimnot listedMerida CC
Brakenot listedJake J8 disc
Rotornot listedJake
Handlebarnot listedMerida CC
Stemnot listedMerida TK
Gripsnot listedMerida EC
Headsetnot listedFSA TH888
Seatpostnot listedMerida TK

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