2019 Specialized Sirrus Men's Elite Carbon vs 2019 Merida SPEEDER
The XL is the Merida SPEEDER size closest to your XL Specialized Sirrus Men's Elite Carbon. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Merida SPEEDER
Compared with the Specialized Sirrus Men's Elite Carbon in XL, the Merida SPEEDER in XL places the top of the head tube 28 mm lower and 19 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 50 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −28 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −19 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −50 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Sirrus Men's Elite Carbon, XLMerida SPEEDER, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Sirrus Men's Elite Carbon XL | Merida SPEEDER XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 398mm | 379 | −19 mm |
| Stack | 687mm | 659 | −28 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72° | 73 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 603mm | 580 | −23 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 435 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1082mm | 1032 | −50 mm |
| BB drop | 70mm | 65 | −5 mm |
| BB height | 275mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 849mm | 854 | +5 mm |
| Seat tube length | 533mm | 590 | +57 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | 395 | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 223mm | 240 | +17 mm |
Differences are the Merida SPEEDER minus the Specialized Sirrus Men's Elite Carbon. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Sirrus Men's Elite Carbon, 2019 Merida SPEEDER.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Sirrus Men's Elite CarbonMerida SPEEDER
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 Men's Elite CarbonMen's Elite Carbon | Merida SPEEDER100 |
|---|---|---|
| Derailleur | microSHIFT Centos, Shimano Tiagra | Shimano TY710, Shimano AceraX |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra | SunRace CSM668 |
| Chain | KMC X-10 | KMC M700 |
| Crankset | Praxis Alba M24 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Praxis M24 | FSA TH 7420ST |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport Reflect | Maxxis Detonator |
| Brake | TRP Flow | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Flowset | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Specialized Canopy Comp | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Merida SPEEDER TFS |
| Fork | not listed | Merida SPEEDER CF2 |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida COMP TK |
| Grips | not listed | Merida EXPERT EC |
| Headset | not listed | Merida M2341 Neck |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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