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2017 Specialized Sirrus Elite vs 2019 Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD

The XS is the Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD size closest to your S Specialized Sirrus Elite. 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 Elite in S, the Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD in XS places the top of the head tube 23 mm higher and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+23 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−4 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
+14 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+11 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2017 Specialized Sirrus Elite (S) and 2019 Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD (XS), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Sirrus Elite is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD is the colored outline on top.J 1059

Specialized Sirrus Elite, SMerida CROSSWAY 15-MD, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Sirrus Elite SMerida CROSSWAY 15-MD XSDifference
Reach398mm394−4 mm
Stack574mm597+23 mm
Head tube angle71°71±0.0°
Seat tube angle73.25°74+0.8°
Effective top tube571mm565−6 mm
Chainstay length439mm450+11 mm
Wheelbase1059mm1073+14 mm
BB drop70mm70±0 mm
BB height275mmnot listed
Standover744.6mm711−34 mm
Seat tube length440mm440±0 mm
Fork length398mm450+52 mm
Head tube length150mm125−25 mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Sirrus EliteMerida 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 EliteEliteMerida CROSSWAY 15-MD15-MD
DerailleurShimano SoraShimano FD-TY710, Shimano Acera M310
ChainSRAM PC-971KMC M700
CranksetFSA Gossamer Pronot listed
Bottom bracketFSA MegaExoFSA TH-7420ST-W
WheelsetSpecialized Axis Sportnot listed
TireSpecialized Espoir Sport ReflectMerida K1171
BrakeShimano Acera M315Jake J8 disc
StemSpecialized FlowsetMerida TK
SaddleSpecialized Canopy SportMerida 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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