2017 Specialized Sirrus Sport vs 2019 Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD
The L is the Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD size closest to your L Specialized Sirrus Sport. 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 Sport in L, the Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD in L places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +9 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Sirrus Sport, LMerida CROSSWAY 15-MD, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Sirrus Sport L | Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 409mm | 415 | +6 mm |
| Stack | 626mm | 620 | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72° | 72 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73° | 73 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 600mm | 605 | +5 mm |
| Chainstay length | 445mm | 450 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1082mm | 1091 | +9 mm |
| BB drop | 70mm | 70 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 281mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 821mm | 798 | −23 mm |
| Seat tube length | 530mm | 550 | +20 mm |
| Fork length | 410mm | 450 | +40 mm |
| Head tube length | 190mm | 145 | −45 mm |
Differences are the Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD minus the Specialized Sirrus Sport. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Sirrus Sport, 2019 Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Sirrus SportMerida 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 SportSport | Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD15-MD |
|---|---|---|
| Derailleur | microSHIFT R9, Shimano Alivio | Shimano FD-TY710, Shimano Acera M310 |
| Chain | KMC X9 | KMC M700 |
| Crankset | FSA Vero | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Specialized BB-7420STw/Bolts | FSA TH-7420ST-W |
| Tire | Specialized Nimbus Reflect | Merida K1171 |
| Brake | Shimano Acera M315 | Jake J8 disc |
| Saddle | Specialized Canopy Sport | 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 |
| Stem | not listed | Merida TK |
| Grips | not listed | Merida EC |
| Headset | not listed | FSA TH888 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida TK |
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