2022 Specialized Sirrus X 5.0 vs 2021 Merida CROSSWAY L 20-D
The Merida CROSSWAY L 20-D size closest to your M is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Merida CROSSWAY L 20-D
Compared with the Specialized Sirrus X 5.0 in M, the Merida CROSSWAY L 20-D in XS places the top of the head tube 18 mm lower and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −18 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −3 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Sirrus X 5.0, MMerida CROSSWAY L 20-D, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Sirrus X 5.0 M | Merida CROSSWAY L 20-D XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380mm | 377 | −3 mm |
| Stack | 625mm | 607 | −18 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70° | 71 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74 | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 440mm | 450 | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1065mm | 1073 | +8 mm |
| Standover | 780.5mm | 590 | −191 mm |
| Seat tube length | 453mm | 390 | −63 mm |
| Fork length | 395mm | 450 | +55 mm |
| Head tube length | 151mm | 135 | −16 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 565 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 70 |
Differences are the Merida CROSSWAY L 20-D minus the Specialized Sirrus X 5.0. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Sirrus X 5.0, 2021 Merida CROSSWAY L 20-D.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Sirrus X 5.0Merida 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 X 5.05.0 | Merida CROSSWAY L 20-D20-D |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | SRAM SL NX Eagle | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano FD-TY710, Shimano Acera M360 |
| Cassette | SRAM SX Eagle | SunRace CSM668 |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | SunRace M84 |
| Crankset | SRAM S650 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM PowerSpline | FSA TH-7420ST-W |
| Tire | Specialized Pathfinder Pro | Merida K1171 |
| Brake | Tektro HD-R510 | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Stem | Specialized Future | Merida TK |
| Grips | Specialized Neutralizer | Merida EC |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Merida Cross Sport |
| Frame | not listed | Merida CROSSWAY L SPEED |
| Fork | not listed | SR Suntour NEX HLO |
| 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 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida TK |
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