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2022 Specialized Sirrus X 5.0 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 X 5.0. 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 X 5.0 in L, the Specialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through in L places the top of the head tube 15 mm lower and 20 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−15 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−20 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−16 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2022 Specialized Sirrus X 5.0 (L) and 2022 Specialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through (L), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Sirrus X 5.0 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through is the colored outline on top.J 1084

Specialized Sirrus X 5.0, LSpecialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Sirrus X 5.0 LSpecialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through LDifference
Reach395mm375mm−20 mm
Stack650mm635mm−15 mm
Head tube angle70.5°70.5°±0.0°
Seat tube angle73.5°73°−0.5°
Chainstay length440mm445mm+5 mm
Wheelbase1084mm1068mm−16 mm
Standover807.1mm599mm−208 mm
Seat tube length483mm500mm+17 mm
Fork length395mm410mm+15 mm
Head tube length176mm204mm+28 mm

Differences are the Specialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through minus the Specialized Sirrus X 5.0. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Sirrus X 5.0, 2022 Specialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Sirrus X 5.0Specialized 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 X 5.05.0Specialized Crossroads 1.0 Step Through1.0 Step Through
ShifterSRAM SL NX EaglemicroSHIFT TS39
DerailleurSRAM NX EaglemicroSHIFT RD-M26S
CassetteSRAM SX Eaglenot listed
ChainSRAM NX EagleKMC Z7
CranksetSRAM S650not listed
Bottom bracketSRAM PowerSplinenot listed
TireSpecialized Pathfinder ProSpecialized Nimbus II Sport Reflect
BrakeTektro HD-R510not listed
StemSpecialized Futurenot listed
GripsSpecialized Neutralizernot listed
SaddleSpecialized Power Sportnot listed
Forknot listedSpecialized Crossroads

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