2020 Specialized Sirrus V-Brake Men's Spec vs 2021 Merida SPEEDER
The Merida SPEEDER size closest to your L is the ML. Compare the ML instead
What changes on the Merida SPEEDER
Compared with the Specialized Sirrus V-Brake Men's Spec in L, the Merida SPEEDER in XL places the top of the head tube 45 mm higher and 14 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +45 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +14 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +17 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Sirrus V-Brake Men's Spec, LMerida SPEEDER, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Sirrus V-Brake Men's Spec L | Merida SPEEDER XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 402mm | 416 | +14 mm |
| Stack | 610mm | 655 | +45 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5° | 72 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 440mm | 438 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1071mm | 1088 | +17 mm |
| BB drop | 70mm | 65 | −5 mm |
| BB height | 275mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 805mm | 855 | +50 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | 590 | +80 mm |
| Fork length | 410mm | 395 | −15 mm |
| Head tube length | 176mm | 240 | +64 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 610 |
Differences are the Merida SPEEDER minus the Specialized Sirrus V-Brake Men's Spec. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Sirrus V-Brake Men's Spec, 2021 Merida SPEEDER.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Sirrus V-Brake Men's SpecMerida 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 V-Brake Men's SpecV-Brake - Men's Spec | 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 |
| Tire | Specialized Nimbus 2 | Maxxis Detonator |
| 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 |
| 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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