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2021 Specialized Sirrus 4.0 vs 2022 Specialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through

The L is the Specialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through size closest to your L Specialized Sirrus 4.0. 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 Specialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through

Compared with the Specialized Sirrus 4.0 in L, the Specialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through in L places the top of the head tube 14 mm lower and 11 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−14 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−11 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
+5 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−1.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+10 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2021 Specialized Sirrus 4.0 (L) and 2022 Specialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through (L), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Sirrus 4.0 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through is the colored outline on top.J 1063

Specialized Sirrus 4.0, LSpecialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Sirrus 4.0 LSpecialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through LDifference
Reach386mm375mm−11 mm
Stack649mm635mm−14 mm
Head tube angle71.5°70.5°−1.0°
Seat tube angle73.5°73°−0.5°
Chainstay length435mm445mm+10 mm
Wheelbase1063mm1068mm+5 mm
Standover813mm599mm−214 mm
Seat tube length483mm500mm+17 mm
Fork length390mm410mm+20 mm
Head tube length186mm204mm+18 mm

Differences are the Specialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through minus the Specialized Sirrus 4.0. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Sirrus 4.0, 2022 Specialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Sirrus 4.0Specialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through

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 4.04.0Specialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through1.0 Step Through
DerailleurmicroSHIFT R9, Shimano SoramicroSHIFT RD-M26S
CassetteShimano Soranot listed
ChainKMC X9KMC Z7
TireSpecialized RoadSport ReflectSpecialized Nimbus II Sport Reflect
BrakeTektro HD-R280not listed
SaddleSpecialized Power Sportnot listed
Forknot listedSpecialized Crossroads
Shifternot listedmicroSHIFT TS39

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