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2017 Specialized Sirrus Comp City 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 City in M, the Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD in XXL places the top of the head tube 84 mm higher and 16 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 42 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+84 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+16 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+42 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+1.0°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+11 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2017 Specialized Sirrus Comp City (M) and 2019 Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD (XXL), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Sirrus Comp City is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD is the colored outline on top.J 1068

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

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Sirrus Comp City MMerida CROSSWAY 15-MD XXLDifference
Reach406mm422+16 mm
Stack591mm675+84 mm
Head tube angle71.5°72.5+1.0°
Seat tube angle73.5°72.5−1.0°
Effective top tube581mm635+54 mm
Chainstay length439mm450+11 mm
Wheelbase1068mm1110+42 mm
BB drop70mm70±0 mm
BB height275mmnot listed
Standover779.8mm852+72 mm
Seat tube length485mm610+125 mm
Fork length398mm450+52 mm
Head tube length165mm200+35 mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Sirrus Comp CityMerida 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 CityComp CityMerida CROSSWAY 15-MD15-MD
DerailleurShimano 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 AceraJake J8 disc
StemSpecialized FlowsetMerida 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
Seatpostnot listedMerida TK

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