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2021 Specialized Sirrus 2.0 vs 2020 Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L XT-EDITION

The XXS is the Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L XT-EDITION size closest to your S Specialized Sirrus 2.0. 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 URBAN L XT-EDITION

Compared with the Specialized Sirrus 2.0 in S, the Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L XT-EDITION in XXS places the top of the head tube 18 mm higher and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+18 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+10 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+10 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+1.0°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+10 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2021 Specialized Sirrus 2.0 (S) and 2020 Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L XT-EDITION (XXS), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Sirrus 2.0 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L XT-EDITION is the colored outline on top.J 1061

Specialized Sirrus 2.0, SMerida CROSSWAY URBAN L XT-EDITION, XXSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Sirrus 2.0 SMerida CROSSWAY URBAN L XT-EDITION XXSDifference
Reach393mm403+10 mm
Stack562mm580+18 mm
Head tube angle70°71+1.0°
Seat tube angle73.5°73.5±0.0°
Chainstay length440mm450+10 mm
Wheelbase1061mm1071+10 mm
Standover745mm586−159 mm
Seat tube length440mm390−50 mm
Fork length395mm395±0 mm
Head tube length147mm160+13 mm
Effective top tubenot listed575
BB dropnot listed70

Differences are the Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L XT-EDITION minus the Specialized Sirrus 2.0. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Sirrus 2.0, 2020 Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L XT-EDITION.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Sirrus 2.0Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L XT-EDITION

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 2.02.0Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L XT-EDITIONURBAN L XT-EDITION
ShifterShimano Aceranot listed
DerailleurShimano Tourney FD-TY710, Shimano AceraShimano SLX, Shimano XT Shadow
CassetteShimano AltusShimano SLX
ChainKMC X8KMC X11
CranksetShimano Tourneynot listed
TireSpecialized RoadSport ReflectMaxxis Overdrive II
BrakePromax F1Shimano MT500
SaddleSpecialized Bridge SportMerida EXPERT TK
Framenot listedMerida CROSSWAY URBAN TFS L
Forknot listedCROSSWAY URBAN CF2
Bottom bracketnot listedShimano MT800 BSA
Pedalsnot listedVPE-891
Rotornot listedShimano SM-RT10
Handlebarnot listedMerida COMP CC
Stemnot listedMerida EXPERT CC
Gripsnot listedMerida EXPERT TK
Headsetnot listedMerida M2339 Neck
Seatpostnot listedMerida COMP CC

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