2019 Specialized Sirrus Men's SL vs 2021 Merida CROSSWAY L 10-V
The L is the Merida CROSSWAY L 10-V size closest to your XL Specialized Sirrus Men's SL. 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 10-V
Compared with the Specialized Sirrus Men's SL in XL, the Merida CROSSWAY L 10-V in L places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +3 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −10 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +5 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Sirrus Men's SL, XLMerida CROSSWAY L 10-V, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Sirrus Men's SL XL | Merida CROSSWAY L 10-V L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 414mm | 404 | −10 mm |
| Stack | 639mm | 642 | +3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72° | 71.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 604mm | 600 | −4 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440mm | 450 | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1087mm | 1092 | +5 mm |
| BB drop | 70mm | 70 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 275mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 845mm | 590 | −255 mm |
| Seat tube length | 535mm | 510 | −25 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | 450 | +60 mm |
| Head tube length | 223mm | 170 | −53 mm |
Differences are the Merida CROSSWAY L 10-V minus the Specialized Sirrus Men's SL. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Sirrus Men's SL, 2021 Merida CROSSWAY L 10-V.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Sirrus Men's SLMerida CROSSWAY L 10-V
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 SLMen's SL | Merida CROSSWAY L 10-V10-V |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Altus | Shimano ST-EF500 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Altus, Shimano Acera | Shimano FD-TY510, Shimano Acera M310 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG200 | Shimano MF-TZ500 |
| Chain | KMC X9 | KMC NS8 |
| Tire | Specialized Nimbus II Sport Reflect | Merida K1171 |
| Brake | Promax F1 | Promax MTV-117A |
| Saddle | Specialized Canopy Sport | Merida Cross Sport |
| Frame | not listed | Merida CROSSWAY L DT |
| Fork | not listed | SR Suntour NEX |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA TH-7420ST-W |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Rim | not listed | Merida CC |
| 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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