2019 Specialized Sirrus Men's V-Brake 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
- +179 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −25 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −8 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Specialized Sirrus Men's V-Brake 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 V-Brake L | Raleigh Cadent 3 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 402mm | 581 | +179 mm |
| Stack | 610mm | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 71.5° | 70.5 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 583mm | 557 | −26 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440mm | 432 | −8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1071mm | 1046 | −25 mm |
| BB drop | 70mm | 70 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 275mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 805mm | 792 | −13 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | 500 | −10 mm |
| Fork length | 410mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 176mm | 160 | −16 mm |
Differences are the Raleigh Cadent 3 minus the Specialized Sirrus Men's V-Brake. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Sirrus Men's V-Brake, 2018 Raleigh Cadent 3.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Sirrus Men's V-BrakeRaleigh 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 V-BrakeMen's V-Brake | Raleigh Cadent 3Cadent 3 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano EF500 | Shimano Acera |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tourney, Shimano Tourney TX | Shimano Claris |
| Cassette | Shimano HG200 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X8 | KMC Z9 |
| Crankset | Shimano Tourney | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Nimbus 2 | Kenda Kwick Tendril |
| Saddle | Specialized Canopy Sport | Raleigh Fitness Series |
| Brake | not listed | Tektro T275 |
| Grips | not listed | Raleigh Comfort |
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