2020 Specialized Sirrus 1.0 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
- +207 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +11 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −8 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Specialized Sirrus 1.0 is drawn. The Raleigh Cadent 3 numbers we have for size XL are missing the stack.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Sirrus 1.0 S | Raleigh Cadent 3 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 393mm | 600 | +207 mm |
| Stack | 562mm | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 70° | 70.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73 | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 440mm | 432 | −8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1061mm | 1072 | +11 mm |
| Standover | 745mm | 837 | +92 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440mm | 580 | +140 mm |
| Fork length | 395mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 147mm | 190 | +43 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 602 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 70 |
Differences are the Raleigh Cadent 3 minus the Specialized Sirrus 1.0. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Sirrus 1.0, 2018 Raleigh Cadent 3.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Sirrus 1.0Raleigh 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 1.01.0 | Raleigh Cadent 3Cadent 3 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano EF500 | Shimano Acera |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tourney, Shimano Altus | Shimano Claris |
| Cassette | Shimano HG200 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X8 | KMC Z9 |
| Crankset | Shimano Tourney | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Roadsport | Kenda Kwick Tendril |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge Sport | Raleigh Fitness Series |
| Brake | not listed | Tektro T275 |
| Grips | not listed | Raleigh Comfort |
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