2019 Merida REACTO vs 2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition II
The 61 is the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition II size closest to your XL 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 Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition II
Compared with the Merida REACTO in XL, the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition II in 61 places the top of the head tube 12 mm lower and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −12 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −9 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida REACTO, XLSpecialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition II, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida REACTO XL | Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition II 61 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 402 | 405mm | +3 mm |
| Stack | 616 | 604mm | −12 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5 | 74° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 74° | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 590 | 578mm | −12 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 407mm | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1014 | 1005mm | −9 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 69mm | +3 mm |
| Standover | 848 | 833.8mm | −14 mm |
| Seat tube length | 590 | 570mm | −20 mm |
| Fork length | 368 | 368mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 217 | 200mm | −17 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 272.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition II minus the Merida REACTO. Full charts: 2019 Merida REACTO, 2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition II.
Where each sits in its class
Merida REACTOSpecialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition II
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 Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition IIDSW SL Sprint Limited Edition II |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida REACTO | not listed |
| Fork | Merida REACTO CF | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Tiagra | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG500 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X10-1 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | FSA Mega Exo BSA | Specialized Enduro |
| Tire | Maxxis Dolomites | not listed |
| 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 | Specialized Venge |
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