2017 Specialized Sirrus Elite 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
- +175 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −22 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −7 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Specialized Sirrus Elite is drawn. The Raleigh Cadent 3 numbers we have for size M are missing the stack.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Sirrus Elite M | Raleigh Cadent 3 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 406mm | 581 | +175 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 | 557 | −24 mm |
| Chainstay length | 439mm | 432 | −7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1068mm | 1046 | −22 mm |
| BB drop | 70mm | 70 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 275mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 779.8mm | 792 | +12 mm |
| Seat tube length | 485mm | 500 | +15 mm |
| Fork length | 398mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 165mm | 160 | −5 mm |
Differences are the Raleigh Cadent 3 minus the Specialized Sirrus Elite. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Sirrus Elite, 2018 Raleigh Cadent 3.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Sirrus EliteRaleigh 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 EliteElite | Raleigh Cadent 3Cadent 3 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Derailleur | Shimano Sora | Shimano Claris |
| Chain | SRAM PC-971 | KMC Z9 |
| Crankset | FSA Gossamer Pro | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | FSA MegaExo | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized Axis Sport | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport Reflect | Kenda Kwick Tendril |
| Brake | Shimano Acera M315 | Tektro T275 |
| Stem | Specialized Flowset | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Canopy Sport | Raleigh Fitness Series |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Acera |
| Grips | not listed | Raleigh Comfort |
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