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2025 Specialized Sirrus X 4.0 vs 2026 Merida CROSSWAY L

The Merida CROSSWAY L size closest to your S is the XXS. Compare the XXS instead

What changes on the Merida CROSSWAY L

Compared with the Specialized Sirrus X 4.0 in S, the Merida CROSSWAY L in M places the top of the head tube 39 mm higher and 23 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 36 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+39 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+23 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+36 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+1.0°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+20 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2025 Specialized Sirrus X 4.0 (S) and 2026 Merida CROSSWAY L (M), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Sirrus X 4.0 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Merida CROSSWAY L is the colored outline on top.J 1060

Specialized Sirrus X 4.0, SMerida CROSSWAY L, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Sirrus X 4.0 SMerida CROSSWAY L MDifference
Reach376399+23 mm
Stack606645+39 mm
Head tube angle7071+1.0°
Seat tube angle73.573.5±0.0°
Effective top tube559590+31 mm
Chainstay length440460+20 mm
Wheelbase10601096+36 mm
BB drop7070±0 mm
BB height284not listed
Standover750639−111 mm
Seat tube length440510+70 mm
Fork length395mm468+73 mm
Head tube length143155+12 mm

Differences are the Merida CROSSWAY L minus the Specialized Sirrus X 4.0. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Sirrus X 4.0, 2026 Merida CROSSWAY L.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Sirrus X 4.0Merida CROSSWAY L

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 4.04.0Merida CROSSWAY L10
FrameSpecialized A1 SLMerida CROSSWAY L TFS IV
ForkSpecialized FACT 9rSR Suntour NEX DS
ShifterShimano CUES U6000not listed
DerailleurShimano CUES U6000 ShadowShimano FD-TY510-3, Shimano RD-M310-7
CassetteShimano CS-LG400-11Shimano CS-HG210-7
ChainKMC eGlideSunRace CNM84
CranksetProwheel AlloyShimano TY301
Chainring42Tnot listed
PedalsSpecialized Body Geometry FitnessVPE-891
TireSpecialized Pathfinder SportKenda Ambra K1278
BrakeTektro HD-R510Shimano Acera M375
StemSpecialized FutureMerida COMP CC
GripsSpecialized NeutralizerMerida EC
SaddleSpecialized Power SportMerida Cross Sport
Bottom bracketnot listedShimano UN101 LL123
Hubnot listedShimano TX505
Rimnot listedMerida COMP TK
Rotornot listedShimano SM-RT10
Handlebarnot listedMerida CC
Headsetnot listedMerida M2345
Seatpostnot listedMerida COMP CC

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