2019 Specialized Sirrus Men's SL vs 2021 Merida SPEEDER
The L is the Merida SPEEDER size closest to your XL Specialized Sirrus Men's SL. 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 SL in XL, the Merida SPEEDER in L places the top of the head tube 8 mm lower and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −8 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −13 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Sirrus Men's SL, XLMerida SPEEDER, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Sirrus Men's SL XL | Merida SPEEDER L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 414mm | 410 | −4 mm |
| Stack | 639mm | 631 | −8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72° | 72 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 604mm | 597 | −7 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440mm | 438 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1087mm | 1074 | −13 mm |
| BB drop | 70mm | 65 | −5 mm |
| BB height | 275mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 845mm | 828 | −17 mm |
| Seat tube length | 535mm | 560 | +25 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | 395 | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 223mm | 215 | −8 mm |
Differences are the Merida SPEEDER minus the Specialized Sirrus Men's SL. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Sirrus Men's SL, 2021 Merida SPEEDER.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Sirrus Men's SLMerida 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 SLMen's SL | Merida SPEEDER100 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Altus | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Altus, Shimano Acera | Shimano TY710, Shimano AceraX |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG200 | SunRace CSM668 |
| Chain | KMC X9 | SunRace CNM84 |
| Tire | Specialized Nimbus II Sport Reflect | Maxxis Detonator |
| Brake | Promax F1 | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Saddle | Specialized Canopy Sport | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Merida SPEEDER LITE II |
| Fork | not listed | Merida SPEEDER CF2 |
| Crankset | not listed | 170 mm-all sizes |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA TH-7420ST Cartridge Bearing |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida COMP TK |
| Stem | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
| Grips | not listed | Merida COMP EC |
| Headset | not listed | Merida M2341 Neck |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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