Merida CROSSWAY 20-MD 2020
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum
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Wheels 700c
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Travel Front 63mm
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Fork SunTour NEX
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Groupset Acera, Tourney
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Suspension Hardtail
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Drivetrain 3 × 8
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Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
CROSSWAY SPEED, material: aluminium, 700C wheelsize, 135x9mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour NEX HLO, Coil, 63mm suspension travel, lockout
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano RD-M360
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
Rims
MERIDA CC, 17mm inner width, material: aluminium
Tires
MERIDA K1171
Brakes
Brakes
Promax MTD-3.0 disc
Brake Levers
Shimano ST-EF500
Disk Rotors
Shimano RT10
Cockpit
Handlebar
MERIDA CC, material: aluminium, 660mm width, 25mm rise
Headset
FSA TH888/NO.10
Seat
Saddle
MERIDA Cross Sport
Seatpost
MERIDA TK, 27.2mm diameter, 13mm setback, 40mm seatpost suspension travel
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD/LG | XL |
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| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.58 mm | 1.55 mm | 1.57 mm |
| Front Center | 631 mm | 646 mm | 666 mm |
| Rake | 64 mm | 67 mm | 60 mm |
| Trail | 49 mm | 43 mm | 50 mm |
| Stack | 591 mm | 602 mm | 636 mm |
| Reach | 375 mm | 389 mm | 405 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 567 mm | 587 mm | 612 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 460 mm | 520 mm | 580 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71.5 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 125 mm | 135 mm | 170 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 442 mm | 442 mm | 442 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1064 mm | 1079 mm | 1099 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Standover Height | 736 mm | 785 mm | 836 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
CROSSWAY 20-MD is part of the Merida Crossway model. There are 210 bikes that carry this model name. Check out the entire range from 2020 of this model, by clicking this link.
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
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Average price for Hybrid bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Hybrid bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 562$. However, you could also get a good Hybrid bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 566$. Comparing this to the average Hybrid bike price, we see that the price is 0.71% higher.
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.
a bit heavier than average, CROSSWAY 20-MD has a weight of 14.8 kg (32.63 lbs). In short, the average Hybrid bike weight is 6.86% lower than this one.
Overview of components
Fork
The CROSSWAY 20-MD comes factory-installed with the SunTour NEX fork. This has a travel range of 63mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Merida CROSSWAY 20-MD 2020, has a 700c aluminum model. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The CROSSWAY 20-MD has Mechanical Disc brakes. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!
