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2021 Merida SPEEDER vs 2023 Specialized Sirrus 1.0

The Specialized Sirrus 1.0 size closest to your ML is the L. Compare the L instead

What changes on the Specialized Sirrus 1.0

Compared with the Merida SPEEDER in ML, the Specialized Sirrus 1.0 in S places the top of the head tube 44 mm lower and 11 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−44 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−11 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−4 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−1.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+2 mm
About the same

The two frames

2021 Merida SPEEDER (ML) and 2023 Specialized Sirrus 1.0 (S), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Merida SPEEDER is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Sirrus 1.0 is the colored outline on top.J 1065

Merida SPEEDER, MLSpecialized Sirrus 1.0, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementMerida SPEEDER MLSpecialized Sirrus 1.0 SDifference
Reach404393mm−11 mm
Stack606562mm−44 mm
Head tube angle71.570°−1.5°
Seat tube angle73.573.5°±0.0°
Effective top tube583not listed
Chainstay length438440mm+2 mm
Wheelbase10651061mm−4 mm
BB drop65not listed
Standover806745mm−61 mm
Seat tube length540440mm−100 mm
Fork length395395mm±0 mm
Head tube length190147mm−43 mm

Differences are the Specialized Sirrus 1.0 minus the Merida SPEEDER. Full charts: 2021 Merida SPEEDER, 2023 Specialized Sirrus 1.0.

Where each sits in its class

Merida SPEEDERSpecialized Sirrus 1.0

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.

PartMerida SPEEDER100Specialized Sirrus 1.01.0
FrameMerida SPEEDER LITE IInot listed
ForkMerida SPEEDER CF2not listed
ShifterShimano ST-EF505Shimano EF500
DerailleurShimano TY710, Shimano AceraXShimano Tourney FD-TY710-2, Shimano Altus
CassetteSunRace CSM668Shimano HG200
ChainSunRace CNM84KMC X8
Crankset170 mm-all sizesnot listed
Bottom bracketFSA TH-7420ST Cartridge Bearingnot listed
PedalsVPE-891not listed
TireMaxxis DetonatorSpecialized Roadsport
BrakeShimano ST-EF505not listed
RotorShimano SM-RT10not listed
HandlebarMerida COMP TKnot listed
StemMerida COMP CCnot listed
GripsMerida COMP ECnot listed
HeadsetMerida M2341 Necknot listed
SeatpostMerida COMP CCnot listed
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Bridge Sport

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