2017 Specialized Sirrus Comp Carbon vs 2019 Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD
The Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD size closest to your M is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD
Compared with the Specialized Sirrus Comp Carbon in M, the Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD in XL places the top of the head tube 53 mm higher and 20 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 47 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +53 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +20 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +47 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +15 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Sirrus Comp Carbon, MMerida CROSSWAY 15-MD, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Sirrus Comp Carbon M | Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 403mm | 423 | +20 mm |
| Stack | 591mm | 644 | +53 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5° | 72 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 578mm | 620 | +42 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 450 | +15 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1060mm | 1107 | +47 mm |
| BB drop | 70mm | 70 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 275mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 784.6mm | 825 | +40 mm |
| Seat tube length | 485mm | 580 | +95 mm |
| Fork length | 398mm | 450 | +52 mm |
| Head tube length | 165mm | 170 | +5 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
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 Sirrus Comp CarbonComp Carbon | Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD15-MD |
|---|---|---|
| Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra 4700, Shimano Tiagra | Shimano FD-TY710, Shimano Acera M310 |
| Chain | KMC X-10 | KMC M700 |
| Crankset | FSA Gossamer Pro | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | FSA MegaExo | FSA TH-7420ST-W |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS Elite | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport Reflect | Merida K1171 |
| Brake | Shimano Alivio | Jake J8 disc |
| Stem | Specialized Flowset | Merida TK |
| Seatpost | Specialized Pro Pave | Merida TK |
| Saddle | Specialized Canopy Comp | Merida Cross Sport |
| Frame | not listed | Merida CROSSWAY DT |
| Fork | not listed | SR Suntour NEX |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano ST-EF500 |
| Cassette | not listed | SunRace CSM668 |
| Rim | not listed | Merida CC |
| Rotor | not listed | Jake |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida CC |
| Grips | not listed | Merida EC |
| Headset | not listed | FSA TH888 |
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