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2020 Specialized Sirrus X 5.0 vs 2021 Specialized Sirrus 4.0

The Specialized Sirrus 4.0 size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead

What changes on the Specialized Sirrus 4.0

Compared with the Specialized Sirrus X 5.0 in M, the Specialized Sirrus 4.0 in XXL places the top of the head tube 78 mm higher and 26 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 41 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+78 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+26 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+41 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+1.0°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2020 Specialized Sirrus X 5.0 (M) and 2021 Specialized Sirrus 4.0 (XXL), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Sirrus X 5.0 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Sirrus 4.0 is the colored outline on top.J 1060

Specialized Sirrus X 5.0, MSpecialized Sirrus 4.0, XXLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Sirrus X 5.0 MSpecialized Sirrus 4.0 XXLDifference
Reach384mm410mm+26 mm
Stack631mm709mm+78 mm
Head tube angle71°72°+1.0°
Seat tube angle73.5°73°−0.5°
Chainstay length435mm435mm±0 mm
Wheelbase1060mm1101mm+41 mm
Standover788mm875mm+87 mm
Seat tube length453mm563mm+110 mm
Fork length390mm390mm±0 mm
Head tube length169mm246mm+77 mm

Differences are the Specialized Sirrus 4.0 minus the Specialized Sirrus X 5.0. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Sirrus X 5.0, 2021 Specialized Sirrus 4.0.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Sirrus X 5.0Specialized Sirrus 4.0

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.

PartSpecialized Sirrus X 5.0Specialized Sirrus 4.04.0
Derailleurnot listedmicroSHIFT R9, Shimano Sora
Cassettenot listedShimano Sora
Chainnot listedKMC X9
Tirenot listedSpecialized RoadSport Reflect
Brakenot listedTektro HD-R280
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Power Sport

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