2025 Merida SPEEDER vs 2023 Specialized Sirrus 1.0
The XL is the Specialized Sirrus 1.0 size closest to your XL Merida SPEEDER. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Specialized Sirrus 1.0
Compared with the Merida SPEEDER in XL, the Specialized Sirrus 1.0 in XL places the top of the head tube 23 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −23 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida SPEEDER, XLSpecialized Sirrus 1.0, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SPEEDER XL | Specialized Sirrus 1.0 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 416 | 414mm | −2 mm |
| Stack | 655 | 632mm | −23 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72 | 71° | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 610 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 438 | 440mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1088 | 1096mm | +8 mm |
| BB drop | 65 | not listed | |
| Standover | 855 | 827mm | −28 mm |
| Seat tube length | 590 | 530mm | −60 mm |
| Fork length | 395 | 395mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 240 | 217mm | −23 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Sirrus 1.0 minus the Merida SPEEDER. Full charts: 2025 Merida SPEEDER, 2023 Specialized Sirrus 1.0.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SPEEDERSpecialized Sirrus 1.0
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 SPEEDER100 | Specialized Sirrus 1.01.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SPEEDER LITE III | not listed |
| Fork | Merida SPEEDER CF2 | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Altus | Shimano EF500 |
| Derailleur | Shimano TY601, Shimano Acera-Altus 8S | Shimano Tourney FD-TY710-2, Shimano Altus |
| Cassette | SunRace CSM55.8 | Shimano HG200 |
| Chain | SunRace CNM84 | KMC X8 |
| Crankset | Shimano TY301 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH 7420ST | not listed |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Detonator | Specialized Roadsport |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida COMP TK | not listed |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | not listed |
| Headset | Merida M2331 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Bridge Sport |
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