2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Expert vs 2019 Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-E
The Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-E size closest to your 54 is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-E
Compared with the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Expert in 54, the Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-E in S/M places the top of the head tube 10 mm higher and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +10 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +4 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Expert, 54Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-E, S/MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Expert 54 | Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-E S/M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 385mm | 389 | +4 mm |
| Stack | 533mm | 543 | +10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 538mm | 545 | +7 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 408 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 972mm | 980 | +8 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 66 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 272.5mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 765.5mm | 782 | +17 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500mm | 520 | +20 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | 368 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 130mm | 142 | +12 mm |
Differences are the Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-E minus the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Expert. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Expert, 2019 Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-E.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint ExpertMerida REACTO DISC TEAM-E
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 | Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint ExpertDSW SL Sprint Expert | Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-EDISC TEAM-E |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Dura Ace disc Di2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105, Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | Shimano CS-9100 |
| Chain | KMC X-11 | KMC X11SL DLC |
| Crankset | Praxis Zayante | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS Elite | DT Swiss PRC 1400 Spline DB 65 |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Pro | Continental Grand Prix 4000s |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Seatpost | Specialized Venge | Merida TEAM CW |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupé Sport | Prologo Zero II pas CPC |
| Frame | not listed | Merida REACTO CF4 DISC |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano RT900 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Vision Metron 6D |
| Stem | not listed | Vision Metron 6D |
| Headset | not listed | FSA REACTO CF neck |
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