2020 Specialized Sirrus V-Brake Women's Spec 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
- +217 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +25 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −8 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Specialized Sirrus V-Brake Women's Spec is drawn. The Raleigh Cadent 3 numbers we have for size XL are missing the stack.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Sirrus V-Brake Women's Spec M | Raleigh Cadent 3 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 383mm | 600 | +217 mm |
| Stack | 580mm | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 71° | 70.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73 | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 440mm | 432 | −8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1047mm | 1072 | +25 mm |
| BB drop | 70mm | 70 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 275mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 745mm | 837 | +92 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440mm | 580 | +140 mm |
| Fork length | 410mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 146mm | 190 | +44 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 602 |
Differences are the Raleigh Cadent 3 minus the Specialized Sirrus V-Brake Women's Spec. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Sirrus V-Brake Women's Spec, 2018 Raleigh Cadent 3.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Sirrus V-Brake Women's SpecRaleigh 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 V-Brake Women's SpecV-Brake Women's Spec | 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 |
| Tire | Specialized Nimbus 2 | Kenda Kwick Tendril |
| Saddle | Specialized Aldia Sport | Raleigh Fitness Series |
| Brake | not listed | Tektro T275 |
| Grips | not listed | Raleigh Comfort |
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