2019 Merida REACTO vs 2017 Specialized Tarmac Disc eTap
The 56 is the Specialized Tarmac Disc eTap 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 Disc eTap
Compared with the Merida REACTO in ML, the Specialized Tarmac Disc eTap 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 Disc eTap, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida REACTO ML | Specialized Tarmac Disc eTap 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 Disc eTap minus the Merida REACTO. Full charts: 2019 Merida REACTO, 2017 Specialized Tarmac Disc eTap.
Where each sits in its class
Merida REACTOSpecialized Tarmac Disc eTap
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 Disc eTapS-Works Disc eTap |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida REACTO | not listed |
| Fork | Merida REACTO CF | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Tiagra | SRAM eTap Hydro |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra | SRAM eTap |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG500 | SRAM Red 22 |
| Chain | KMC X10-1 | SRAM Red 22 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA Mega Exo BSA | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Dolomites | Specialized Turbo Cotton |
| 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 | SRAM Red 22 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Roval CLX 32 |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM RED |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized S-Works Toupe |
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