2020 Specialized Crossroads 1.0 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
- +176 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −51 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −13 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Specialized Crossroads 1.0 is drawn. The Raleigh Cadent 3 numbers we have for size M are missing the stack.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crossroads 1.0 M | Raleigh Cadent 3 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 405mm | 581 | +176 mm |
| Stack | 631mm | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 70.5° | 70.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73° | 73 | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 445mm | 432 | −13 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1097mm | 1046 | −51 mm |
| Standover | 773mm | 792 | +19 mm |
| Seat tube length | 439mm | 500 | +61 mm |
| Fork length | 410mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 200mm | 160 | −40 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 557 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 70 |
Differences are the Raleigh Cadent 3 minus the Specialized Crossroads 1.0. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Crossroads 1.0, 2018 Raleigh Cadent 3.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Crossroads 1.0Raleigh 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 | Specialized Crossroads 1.01.0 | Raleigh Cadent 3Cadent 3 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized Crossroads | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Altus | Shimano Acera |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tourney | Shimano Claris |
| Chain | KMC Z7 | KMC Z9 |
| Tire | Specialized Nimbus II Sport Reflect | Kenda Kwick Tendril |
| Brake | not listed | Tektro T275 |
| Grips | not listed | Raleigh Comfort |
| Saddle | not listed | Raleigh Fitness Series |
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