2020 Merida SPEEDER LIMITED vs 2018 Raleigh Cadent 3
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Raleigh Cadent 3
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- +165 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −42 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −6 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Merida SPEEDER LIMITED is drawn. The Raleigh Cadent 3 numbers we have for size M are missing the stack.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SPEEDER LIMITED XL | Raleigh Cadent 3 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 416 | 581 | +165 mm |
| Stack | 655 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 72 | 70.5 | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 610 | 557 | −53 mm |
| Chainstay length | 438 | 432 | −6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1088 | 1046 | −42 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | 70 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 855 | 792 | −63 mm |
| Seat tube length | 590 | 500 | −90 mm |
| Fork length | 395 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 240 | 160 | −80 mm |
Differences are the Raleigh Cadent 3 minus the Merida SPEEDER LIMITED. Full charts: 2020 Merida SPEEDER LIMITED, 2018 Raleigh Cadent 3.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SPEEDER LIMITEDRaleigh Cadent 3
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.
| Part | Merida SPEEDER LIMITEDLIMITED | Raleigh Cadent 3Cadent 3 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SPEEDER LITE II | not listed |
| Fork | Merida SPEEDER CF2 | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Apex | Shimano Acera |
| Derailleur | SRAM Apex 1 | Shimano Claris |
| Cassette | SRAM PG 1130 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X11 | KMC Z9 |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Detonator | Kenda Kwick Tendril |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Tektro T275 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | Raleigh Comfort |
| Headset | Merida M2341 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Saddle | not listed | Raleigh Fitness Series |
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