2019 Specialized Sirrus Men's Elite Carbon vs 2021 Merida CROSSWAY L 20-D
The XS is the Merida CROSSWAY L 20-D size closest to your S Specialized Sirrus Men's Elite Carbon. 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 20-D
Compared with the Specialized Sirrus Men's Elite Carbon in S, the Merida CROSSWAY L 20-D in XS places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 23 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +23 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +15 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Sirrus Men's Elite Carbon, SMerida CROSSWAY L 20-D, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Sirrus Men's Elite Carbon S | Merida CROSSWAY L 20-D XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 371mm | 377 | +6 mm |
| Stack | 602mm | 607 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70° | 71 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 554mm | 565 | +11 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 450 | +15 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1050mm | 1073 | +23 mm |
| BB drop | 70mm | 70 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 275mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 756mm | 590 | −166 mm |
| Seat tube length | 416mm | 390 | −26 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | 450 | +60 mm |
| Head tube length | 143mm | 135 | −8 mm |
Differences are the Merida CROSSWAY L 20-D minus the Specialized Sirrus Men's Elite Carbon. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Sirrus Men's Elite Carbon, 2021 Merida CROSSWAY L 20-D.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Sirrus Men's Elite CarbonMerida CROSSWAY L 20-D
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 Men's Elite CarbonMen's Elite Carbon | Merida CROSSWAY L 20-D20-D |
|---|---|---|
| Derailleur | microSHIFT Centos, Shimano Tiagra | Shimano FD-TY710, Shimano Acera M360 |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra | SunRace CSM668 |
| Chain | KMC X-10 | SunRace M84 |
| Crankset | Praxis Alba M24 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Praxis M24 | FSA TH-7420ST-W |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport Reflect | Merida K1171 |
| Brake | TRP Flow | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Stem | Specialized Flowset | Merida TK |
| Saddle | Specialized Canopy Comp | Merida Cross Sport |
| Frame | not listed | Merida CROSSWAY L SPEED |
| Fork | not listed | SR Suntour NEX HLO |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano TX505 |
| Rim | not listed | Merida CC |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida CC |
| Grips | not listed | Merida EC |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida TK |
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