2019 Specialized Sirrus Men's Expert 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
- +210 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −4 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Specialized Sirrus Men's Expert Carbon is drawn. The Raleigh Cadent 3 numbers we have for size M are missing the stack.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Sirrus Men's Expert Carbon S | Raleigh Cadent 3 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 371mm | 581 | +210 mm |
| Stack | 602mm | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 70° | 70.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 554mm | 557 | +3 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 432 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1050mm | 1046 | −4 mm |
| BB drop | 70mm | 70 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 275mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 756mm | 792 | +36 mm |
| Seat tube length | 416mm | 500 | +84 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 143mm | 160 | +17 mm |
Differences are the Raleigh Cadent 3 minus the Specialized Sirrus Men's Expert Carbon. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Sirrus Men's Expert Carbon, 2018 Raleigh Cadent 3.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Sirrus Men's Expert 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 Men's Expert CarbonMen's Expert Carbon | Raleigh Cadent 3Cadent 3 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Derailleur | microSHIFT Centos, Shimano 105 R7000 GS | Shimano Claris |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X-11 | KMC Z9 |
| Crankset | Praxis Alba | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport Reflect | Kenda Kwick Tendril |
| Brake | TRP Flow | Tektro T275 |
| Saddle | Specialized Canopy Comp | Raleigh Fitness Series |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Acera |
| Grips | not listed | Raleigh Comfort |
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