2019 Specialized Sirrus Women's SL Step-Through vs 2021 Merida SPEEDER
The Merida SPEEDER size closest to your M is the XS. Compare the XS instead
What changes on the Merida SPEEDER
Compared with the Specialized Sirrus Women's SL Step-Through in M, the Merida SPEEDER in L places the top of the head tube 70 mm higher and 27 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 34 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +70 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +27 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +34 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Sirrus Women's SL Step-Through, MMerida SPEEDER, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Sirrus Women's SL Step-Through M | Merida SPEEDER L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 383mm | 410 | +27 mm |
| Stack | 561mm | 631 | +70 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71° | 72 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 549mm | 597 | +48 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440mm | 438 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1040mm | 1074 | +34 mm |
| BB drop | 70mm | 65 | −5 mm |
| BB height | 275mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 625mm | 828 | +203 mm |
| Seat tube length | 450mm | 560 | +110 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | 395 | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 146mm | 215 | +69 mm |
Differences are the Merida SPEEDER minus the Specialized Sirrus Women's SL Step-Through. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Sirrus Women's SL Step-Through, 2021 Merida SPEEDER.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Sirrus Women's SL Step-ThroughMerida 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 Women's SL Step-ThroughWomen's SL Step-Through | 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 |
| Grips | Specialized Contour | Merida COMP EC |
| 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 |
| Headset | not listed | Merida M2341 Neck |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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