2019 Specialized Sirrus Women's V-Brake vs 2021 Merida SPEEDER
The L is the Merida SPEEDER size closest to your XL Specialized Sirrus Women's V-Brake. 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 Women's V-Brake in XL, the Merida SPEEDER in L places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 17 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +7 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +17 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Sirrus Women's V-Brake, XLMerida SPEEDER, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Sirrus Women's V-Brake XL | Merida SPEEDER L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 393mm | 410 | +17 mm |
| Stack | 624mm | 631 | +7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5° | 72 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 578mm | 597 | +19 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440mm | 438 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1066mm | 1074 | +8 mm |
| BB drop | 70mm | 65 | −5 mm |
| BB height | 275mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 805mm | 828 | +23 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | 560 | +50 mm |
| Fork length | 410mm | 395 | −15 mm |
| Head tube length | 190mm | 215 | +25 mm |
Differences are the Merida SPEEDER minus the Specialized Sirrus Women's V-Brake. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Sirrus Women's V-Brake, 2021 Merida SPEEDER.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Sirrus Women's V-BrakeMerida 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 V-BrakeWomen's V-Brake | Merida SPEEDER100 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano EF500 | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tourney, Shimano Tourney TX | Shimano TY710, Shimano AceraX |
| Cassette | Shimano HG200 | SunRace CSM668 |
| Chain | KMC X8 | SunRace CNM84 |
| Crankset | Shimano Tourney | 170 mm-all sizes |
| Tire | Specialized Nimbus 2 | Maxxis Detonator |
| Saddle | Specialized Aldia Sport | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Merida SPEEDER LITE II |
| Fork | not listed | Merida SPEEDER CF2 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA TH-7420ST Cartridge Bearing |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano ST-EF505 |
| 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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