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2017 Specialized Sirrus Comp Carbon vs 2019 Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD

The ML is the Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD size closest to your L Specialized Sirrus Comp Carbon. 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 Comp Carbon in L, the Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD in ML places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−5 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+4 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+17 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+15 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2017 Specialized Sirrus Comp Carbon (L) and 2019 Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD (ML), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Sirrus Comp Carbon is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD is the colored outline on top.J 1070

Specialized Sirrus Comp Carbon, LMerida CROSSWAY 15-MD, MLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Sirrus Comp Carbon LMerida CROSSWAY 15-MD MLDifference
Reach410mm414+4 mm
Stack616mm611−5 mm
Head tube angle72°72±0.0°
Seat tube angle73°73.5+0.5°
Effective top tube598mm595−3 mm
Chainstay length435mm450+15 mm
Wheelbase1070mm1087+17 mm
BB drop70mm70±0 mm
BB height275mmnot listed
Standover821.9mm774−48 mm
Seat tube length530mm520−10 mm
Fork length398mm450+52 mm
Head tube length190mm135−55 mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Sirrus Comp CarbonMerida 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 Sirrus Comp CarbonComp CarbonMerida CROSSWAY 15-MD15-MD
DerailleurShimano Tiagra 4700, Shimano TiagraShimano FD-TY710, Shimano Acera M310
ChainKMC X-10KMC M700
CranksetFSA Gossamer Pronot listed
Bottom bracketFSA MegaExoFSA TH-7420ST-W
WheelsetSpecialized AXIS Elitenot listed
TireSpecialized Espoir Sport ReflectMerida K1171
BrakeShimano AlivioJake J8 disc
StemSpecialized FlowsetMerida TK
SeatpostSpecialized Pro PaveMerida TK
SaddleSpecialized Canopy CompMerida Cross Sport
Framenot listedMerida CROSSWAY DT
Forknot listedSR Suntour NEX
Shifternot listedShimano ST-EF500
Cassettenot listedSunRace CSM668
Rimnot listedMerida CC
Rotornot listedJake
Handlebarnot listedMerida CC
Gripsnot listedMerida EC
Headsetnot listedFSA TH888

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