2019 Merida REACTO DISC 7000-E vs 2017 Specialized Allez E5
The 56 is the Specialized Allez E5 size closest to your ML Merida REACTO DISC 7000-E. 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 E5
Compared with the Merida REACTO DISC 7000-E in ML, the Specialized Allez E5 in 56 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −5 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida REACTO DISC 7000-E, MLSpecialized Allez E5, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida REACTO DISC 7000-E ML | Specialized Allez E5 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390 | 392mm | +2 mm |
| Stack | 575 | 574mm | −1 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 | 407mm | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 995 | 990mm | −5 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 69mm | +3 mm |
| Standover | 802 | 805mm | +3 mm |
| Seat tube length | 540 | 530mm | −10 mm |
| Fork length | 368 | 369mm | +1 mm |
| Head tube length | 177 | 170mm | −7 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 272.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 minus the Merida REACTO DISC 7000-E. Full charts: 2019 Merida REACTO DISC 7000-E, 2017 Specialized Allez E5.
Where each sits in its class
Merida REACTO DISC 7000-ESpecialized Allez E5
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 REACTO DISC 7000-EDISC 7000-E | Specialized Allez E5Allez E5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida REACTO CF2 DISC | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra disc Di2 | Shimano Claris R2400 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 DF, Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Shimano Claris R2400 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7000 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X11-1 | KMC Z7 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [FSA FC] | not listed |
| Wheelset | Fulcrum Racing 400 DB | Specialized Axis Sport |
| Tire | Continental Grand Sport Race | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano RT81-ice | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CW | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Headset | Merida REACTO neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CW | not listed |
| Saddle | Prologo Zero II pas T2.0 | Specialized Toupé Sport |
| Crankset | not listed | FSA Gossamer Pro |
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