2018 Raleigh Cadent 3 vs 2020 Merida SPEEDER
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Merida SPEEDER
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- −200 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −6 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +6 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Raleigh Cadent 3 numbers we have for size M are missing the stack. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Raleigh Cadent 3 M | Merida SPEEDER XXS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 581 | 381 | −200 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 70 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 557 | 545 | −12 mm |
| Chainstay length | 432 | 438 | +6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1046 | 1040 | −6 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 65 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 792 | 719 | −73 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500 | 440 | −60 mm |
| Head tube length | 160 | 140 | −20 mm |
| Stack | not listed | 552 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 395 |
Differences are the Merida SPEEDER minus the Raleigh Cadent 3. Full charts: 2018 Raleigh Cadent 3, 2020 Merida SPEEDER.
Where each sits in its class
Raleigh Cadent 3Merida SPEEDER
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 | Raleigh Cadent 3Cadent 3 2018 | Merida SPEEDER100 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Acera | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Claris | Shimano TY710, Shimano AceraX |
| Chain | KMC Z9 | KMC M700 |
| Tire | Kenda Kwick Tendril | Maxxis Detonator |
| Brake | Tektro T275 | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Grips | Raleigh Comfort | Merida COMP EC |
| Saddle | Raleigh Fitness Series | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Merida SPEEDER LITE II |
| Fork | not listed | Merida SPEEDER CF2 |
| Cassette | not listed | SunRace CSM668 |
| Crankset | not listed | 170 mm-all sizes |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA TH-7420ST Cartridge Bearing |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida COMP TK |
| Stem | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
| Headset | not listed | Merida M2341 Neck |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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