2021 Trek FX Sport vs 2020 Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L XT-EDITION
The Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L XT-EDITION size closest to your M is the XS. Compare the XS instead
What changes on the Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L XT-EDITION
Compared with the Trek FX Sport in M, the Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L XT-EDITION in L places the top of the head tube 19 mm higher and 28 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 29 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +19 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +28 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +29 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +12 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek FX Sport numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek FX Sport M | Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L XT-EDITION L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 403 | 431 | +28 mm |
| Stack | 584 | 603 | +19 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.0° | 72 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 570 | 615 | +45 mm |
| Chainstay length | 438 | 450 | +12 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1067 | 1096 | +29 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 70 | +5 mm |
| BB height | 285 | not listed | |
| Standover | 743 | 592 | −151 mm |
| Seat tube length | 457 | 540 | +83 mm |
| Head tube length | 160 | 180 | +20 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 72 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 395 |
Differences are the Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L XT-EDITION minus the Trek FX Sport. Full charts: 2021 Trek FX Sport, 2020 Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L XT-EDITION.
Where each sits in its class
Trek FX SportMerida CROSSWAY URBAN L XT-EDITION
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 | Trek FX Sport5 | Merida CROSSWAY URBAN L XT-EDITIONURBAN L XT-EDITION |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | Merida CROSSWAY URBAN TFS L |
| Fork | Trek FX | CROSSWAY URBAN CF2 |
| Shifter | Shimano Tiagra 4700 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra 4700 | Shimano SLX, Shimano XT Shadow |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra HG-500 | Shimano SLX |
| Chain | KMC X10 | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | Shimano Tiagra 4700 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB71 | Shimano MT800 BSA |
| Tire | Bontrager R1 Hard-Case Lite | Maxxis Overdrive II |
| Rim | Bontrager Affinity | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT201 | Shimano MT500 |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Satellite Plus IsoZone | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Bontrager Montrose | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Stem | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Grips | not listed | Merida EXPERT TK |
| Headset | not listed | Merida M2339 Neck |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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