2017 Specialized Sirrus Pro 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 Pro Carbon in M, the Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD in XXL places the top of the head tube 84 mm higher and 19 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 50 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +84 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +19 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +50 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +15 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Sirrus Pro Carbon, MMerida CROSSWAY 15-MD, XXLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Sirrus Pro Carbon M | Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD XXL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 403mm | 422 | +19 mm |
| Stack | 591mm | 675 | +84 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5° | 72.5 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 72.5 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 578mm | 635 | +57 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 450 | +15 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1060mm | 1110 | +50 mm |
| BB drop | 70mm | 70 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 275mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 784.6mm | 852 | +67 mm |
| Seat tube length | 485mm | 610 | +125 mm |
| Fork length | 398mm | 450 | +52 mm |
| Head tube length | 165mm | 200 | +35 mm |
Differences are the Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD minus the Specialized Sirrus Pro Carbon. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Sirrus Pro Carbon, 2019 Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Sirrus Pro 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 Pro CarbonPro Carbon | Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD15-MD |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano SL-RS700 | Shimano ST-EF500 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano FD-TY710, Shimano Acera M310 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | SunRace CSM668 |
| Chain | KMC X11SL-1 DLC | KMC M700 |
| Crankset | FSA SL-K | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | FSA MegaEvo | FSA TH-7420ST-W |
| Pedals | Specialized BB386 EVO | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized Axis Pro | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport Reflect | Merida K1171 |
| Brake | Shimano Deore | Jake J8 disc |
| Stem | Specialized Flowset | Merida TK |
| Seatpost | Specialized CG-R | Merida TK |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Expert | Merida Cross Sport |
| Frame | not listed | Merida CROSSWAY DT |
| Fork | not listed | SR Suntour NEX |
| 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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