2019 Merida REACTO vs 2018 Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA
The Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA size closest to your ML is the 56. Compare the 56 instead
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA
Compared with the Merida REACTO in ML, the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA in 54 places the top of the head tube 32 mm lower and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −32 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −3 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −17 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida REACTO, MLSpecialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA, 54Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida REACTO ML | Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390 | 387mm | −3 mm |
| Stack | 575 | 543mm | −32 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73 | 73° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 560 | 548mm | −12 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 405mm | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 995 | 978mm | −17 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 69mm | +3 mm |
| Standover | 802 | 775mm | −27 mm |
| Seat tube length | 540 | 481mm | −59 mm |
| Fork length | 368 | 368mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 177 | 140mm | −37 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 272.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA minus the Merida REACTO. Full charts: 2019 Merida REACTO, 2018 Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA.
Where each sits in its class
Merida REACTOSpecialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA
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 SL5 Men's Expert DAMen's Expert DA |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida REACTO | Specialized Tarmac SL5 |
| Fork | Merida REACTO CF | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG500 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC X10-1 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Bottom bracket | FSA Mega Exo BSA | Shimano Dura-Ace BB |
| 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 Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Roval SLX 24 |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Toupe Expert |
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