2017 Specialized Sirrus Disc vs 2019 Merida CROSSWAY L 15-MD
The L is the Merida CROSSWAY L 15-MD size closest to your XL Specialized Sirrus Disc. 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 L 15-MD
Compared with the Specialized Sirrus Disc in XL, the Merida CROSSWAY L 15-MD in L places the top of the head tube 17 mm lower and 14 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −17 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −14 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −11 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Sirrus Disc, XLMerida CROSSWAY L 15-MD, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Sirrus Disc XL | Merida CROSSWAY L 15-MD L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 418mm | 404 | −14 mm |
| Stack | 659mm | 642 | −17 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72° | 71.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73° | 73 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 620mm | 600 | −20 mm |
| Chainstay length | 445mm | 450 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1103mm | 1092 | −11 mm |
| BB drop | 70mm | 70 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 281mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 859mm | 590 | −269 mm |
| Seat tube length | 570mm | 510 | −60 mm |
| Fork length | 410mm | 450 | +40 mm |
| Head tube length | 225mm | 170 | −55 mm |
Differences are the Merida CROSSWAY L 15-MD minus the Specialized Sirrus Disc. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Sirrus Disc, 2019 Merida CROSSWAY L 15-MD.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Sirrus DiscMerida CROSSWAY L 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 DiscDisc | Merida CROSSWAY L 15-MD15-MD |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano EF500 | Shimano ST-EF500 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tourney, Shimano Altus | Shimano FD-TY710, Shimano Acera M310 |
| Chain | KMC X8 | KMC M700 |
| Crankset | Specialized Stout | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Nimbus Reflect | Merida K1171 |
| Saddle | Specialized Canopy Sport | Merida Cross Sport |
| Frame | not listed | Merida CROSSWAY DT L |
| Fork | not listed | SR Suntour NEX |
| Cassette | not listed | SunRace CSM668 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA TH-7420ST-W |
| Rim | not listed | Merida CC |
| Brake | not listed | Jake J8 disc |
| Rotor | not listed | Jake |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida CC |
| Stem | not listed | Merida TK |
| Grips | not listed | Merida EC |
| Headset | not listed | FSA TH888 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida TK |
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