2019 Merida REACTO vs 2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp Disc
The 56 is the Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp Disc size closest to your ML Merida REACTO. 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 Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp Disc
Compared with the Merida REACTO in ML, the Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp Disc in 56 places the top of the head tube 11 mm lower and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −11 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −9 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida REACTO, MLSpecialized Tarmac Men's Comp Disc, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida REACTO ML | Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp Disc 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390 | 395mm | +5 mm |
| Stack | 575 | 564mm | −11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73 | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.25° | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 560 | 565mm | +5 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 405mm | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 995 | 986mm | −9 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 69mm | +3 mm |
| Standover | 802 | 795mm | −7 mm |
| Seat tube length | 540 | 501mm | −39 mm |
| Fork length | 368 | 368mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 177 | 160mm | −17 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 272.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp Disc minus the Merida REACTO. Full charts: 2019 Merida REACTO, 2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp Disc.
Where each sits in its class
Merida REACTOSpecialized Tarmac Men's Comp Disc
Each bike is ranked against the other road 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 | Merida REACTO300 | Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp DiscMen's Comp Disc |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida REACTO | not listed |
| Fork | Merida REACTO CF | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG500 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC X10-1 | KMC X11 EL |
| Bottom bracket | FSA Mega Exo BSA | Shimano Ultegra |
| Tire | Maxxis Dolomites | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Rim | Merida COMP CW | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CW | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Headset | Merida M2331 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CW | not listed |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss R470 |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano RS785 |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Toupe Comp |
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