2017 Specialized Sirrus Pro Carbon 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
- +197 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +12 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Specialized Sirrus Pro Carbon is drawn. The Raleigh Cadent 3 numbers we have for size L are missing the stack.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Sirrus Pro Carbon M | Raleigh Cadent 3 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 403mm | 600 | +197 mm |
| Stack | 591mm | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 71.5° | 70.5 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 578mm | 582 | +4 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 432 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1060mm | 1072 | +12 mm |
| BB drop | 70mm | 70 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 275mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 784.6mm | 812 | +27 mm |
| Seat tube length | 485mm | 540 | +55 mm |
| Fork length | 398mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 165mm | 180 | +15 mm |
Differences are the Raleigh Cadent 3 minus the Specialized Sirrus Pro Carbon. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Sirrus Pro Carbon, 2018 Raleigh Cadent 3.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Sirrus Pro CarbonRaleigh 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 Sirrus Pro CarbonPro Carbon | Raleigh Cadent 3Cadent 3 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano SL-RS700 | Shimano Acera |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Claris |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X11SL-1 DLC | KMC Z9 |
| Crankset | FSA SL-K | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | FSA MegaEvo | not listed |
| Pedals | Specialized BB386 EVO | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized Axis Pro | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport Reflect | Kenda Kwick Tendril |
| Brake | Shimano Deore | Tektro T275 |
| Stem | Specialized Flowset | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized CG-R | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Expert | Raleigh Fitness Series |
| Grips | not listed | Raleigh Comfort |
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