Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Travel Front 63mm -
Fork SunTour NEX
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Groupset Altus, Tourney -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
CROSSWAY DT, material: aluminium, 700C wheelsize, 135x9mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour NEX, Coil, 63mm suspension travel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano RD-M310
Front Derailleur
Shimano FD-TY710
Shift Levers
Shimano ST-EF500
Cassette
Sunrace CSM668, 11-32 teeth, 8 speed
Crank
Shimano TY301, 48-38-28 teeth, 170 mm-XXS/SM, 175 mm-ML/XXL
Bottom Bracket
FSA TH-7420ST-W, Cartridge Bearing
Chain
KMC M700
Wheels
Front Hub
Joytech D041DSE, 100x9mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, 6 bolt
Rear Hub
Joytech D142TSE, 135x9mm width rear hub, 32 spoke holes, 6 bolt
Rims
MERIDA CC, 17mm inner width, material: aluminium
Spokes
Steel UCP
Tires
MERIDA K1171, 700x40C, wire
Brakes
Brakes
Jak J8 disc
Brake Levers
Shimano ST-EF500
Cockpit
Handlebar
MERIDA CC, material: aluminium, 660mm width, 25mm rise
Headset
FSA TH888
Seat
Saddle
MERIDA Cross Sport
Seatpost
MERIDA TK, 27.2mm diameter, 13mm setback, 40mm seatpost suspension travel
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XXS | XS | SM | SM/MD | MD/LG | LG | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.52 mm | 1.52 mm | 1.52 mm | 1.51 mm | 1.48 mm | 1.5 mm | 1.53 mm | 1.61 mm |
| Front Center | 632 mm | 632 mm | 631 mm | 641 mm | 646 mm | 650 | 666 mm | 669 mm |
| Rake | 50 mm | 50 mm | 51 mm | 49 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Trail | 67 mm | 67 mm | 63 mm | 65 mm | 61 mm | 61 mm | 61 mm | 58 mm |
| Stack | 590 mm | 590 mm | 592 mm | 602 mm | 604 mm | 613 mm | 637 mm | 668 mm |
| Reach | 387 mm | 387 mm | 390 mm | 398 mm | 407 mm | 408 mm | 416 mm | 415 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 558 mm | 558 mm | 568 mm | 578 mm | 588 mm | 598 mm | 613 mm | 628 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 410 mm | 440 mm | 460 mm | 480 mm | 520 mm | 550 mm | 580 mm | 610 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 125 mm | 125 mm | 125 mm | 135 mm | 135 mm | 145 mm | 170 mm | 200 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 443 mm | 443 mm | 443 mm | 443 mm | 443 mm | 443 mm | 443 mm | 443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1066 mm | 1066 mm | 1065 mm | 1075 mm | 1080 mm | 1084 mm | 1100 mm | 1103 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Standover Height | 701 mm | 704 mm | 720 mm | 736 mm | 767 mm | 791 mm | 818 mm | 845 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Max Height | 153 cm | cm | cm | cm | cm | cm | cm | cm |
About this model
CROSSWAY 15-MD belongs to the Merida Crossway model. Merida launched 210 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Merida Crossway bikes models from 2020, here.
Model range prices
Merida CROSSWAY 10-V 2020 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 487$. On the other hand, Merida CROSSWAY URBAN 300 2020, is the most expensive and costs 1010$.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Hybrid bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Hybrid bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 562$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Hybrid bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Average weight for Hybrid bikes
The average weight for Hybrid bikes is 13.85 kg (30.53 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD it’s weighing 14.9 kg (32.85 lbs). At this weight, is a bit heavier than average. In other words, this model is 7.58% heavier than the average Hybrid bike.
CROSSWAY 15-MD components
Fork
Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD 2020 bike is equipped with the SunTour NEX fork, and has 63mm travel. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Wheels size
When it comes to wheels, the CROSSWAY 15-MD bike is equipped with the 700c aluminum model. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Merida CROSSWAY 15-MD has Mechanical Disc brakes installed. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!