2017 Specialized Sirrus Comp City 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
- +194 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +4 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −7 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Specialized Sirrus Comp City is drawn. The Raleigh Cadent 3 numbers we have for size L are missing the stack.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Sirrus Comp City M | Raleigh Cadent 3 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 406mm | 600 | +194 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 | 581mm | 582 | +1 mm |
| Chainstay length | 439mm | 432 | −7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1068mm | 1072 | +4 mm |
| BB drop | 70mm | 70 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 275mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 779.8mm | 812 | +32 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 Comp City. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Sirrus Comp City, 2018 Raleigh Cadent 3.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Sirrus Comp CityRaleigh 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 Comp CityComp City | Raleigh Cadent 3Cadent 3 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Claris |
| Chain | KMC X-10 | KMC Z9 |
| Crankset | FSA Gossamer Pro | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | FSA MegaExo | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS Elite | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport Reflect | Kenda Kwick Tendril |
| Brake | Shimano Acera | Tektro T275 |
| Stem | Specialized Flowset | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Canopy Comp | Raleigh Fitness Series |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Acera |
| Grips | not listed | Raleigh Comfort |
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