2017 Specialized Sirrus Sport vs 2019 Merida CROSSWAY L 15-MD
The M is the Merida CROSSWAY L 15-MD size closest to your M 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 L 15-MD
Compared with the Specialized Sirrus Sport in M, the Merida CROSSWAY L 15-MD in M places the top of the head tube 12 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +12 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +15 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Sirrus Sport, MMerida CROSSWAY L 15-MD, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Sirrus Sport M | Merida CROSSWAY L 15-MD M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 402mm | 404 | +2 mm |
| Stack | 600mm | 612 | +12 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5° | 71 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 580mm | 585 | +5 mm |
| Chainstay length | 445mm | 450 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1073mm | 1088 | +15 mm |
| BB drop | 70mm | 70 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 281mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 786mm | 592 | −194 mm |
| Seat tube length | 485mm | 470 | −15 mm |
| Fork length | 410mm | 450 | +40 mm |
| Head tube length | 165mm | 140 | −25 mm |
Differences are the Merida CROSSWAY L 15-MD minus the Specialized Sirrus Sport. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Sirrus Sport, 2019 Merida CROSSWAY L 15-MD.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Sirrus SportMerida 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 SportSport | Merida CROSSWAY L 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 L |
| 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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