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2017 Specialized Sirrus Sport 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 Sport in M, the Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD in S/M places the top of the head tube 9 mm higher and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+9 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+3 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

2017 Specialized Sirrus Sport (M) and 2019 Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD (S/M), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Sirrus Sport is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD is the colored outline on top.J 1073

Specialized Sirrus Sport, MMerida CROSSWAY 15-MD, S/MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Sirrus Sport MMerida CROSSWAY 15-MD S/MDifference
Reach402mm405+3 mm
Stack600mm609+9 mm
Head tube angle71.5°71.5±0.0°
Seat tube angle73.5°73.5±0.0°
Effective top tube580mm585+5 mm
Chainstay length445mm450+5 mm
Wheelbase1073mm1082+9 mm
BB drop70mm70±0 mm
BB height281mmnot listed
Standover786mm743−43 mm
Seat tube length485mm480−5 mm
Fork length410mm450+40 mm
Head tube length165mm135−30 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

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 SportSportMerida CROSSWAY 15-MD15-MD
DerailleurmicroSHIFT R9, Shimano AlivioShimano FD-TY710, Shimano Acera M310
ChainKMC X9KMC M700
CranksetFSA Veronot listed
Bottom bracketSpecialized BB-7420STw/BoltsFSA TH-7420ST-W
TireSpecialized Nimbus ReflectMerida K1171
BrakeShimano Acera M315Jake J8 disc
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
Stemnot listedMerida TK
Gripsnot listedMerida EC
Headsetnot listedFSA TH888
Seatpostnot listedMerida TK

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