2019 Merida REACTO 8000-E vs 2018 Specialized Venge Expert Disc
The 54 is the Specialized Venge Expert Disc size closest to your S/M Merida REACTO 8000-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 Venge Expert Disc
Compared with the Merida REACTO 8000-E in S/M, the Specialized Venge Expert Disc in 54 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −3 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida REACTO 8000-E, S/MSpecialized Venge Expert Disc, 54Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida REACTO 8000-E S/M | Specialized Venge Expert Disc 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 389 | 386mm | −3 mm |
| Stack | 543 | 543mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5 | 73° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 73.5° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 545 | 547mm | +2 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 410mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 980 | 981mm | +1 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 69mm | +3 mm |
| Standover | 782 | 775mm | −7 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 481mm | −39 mm |
| Fork length | 368 | 358mm | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 142 | 150mm | +8 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 272.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Venge Expert Disc minus the Merida REACTO 8000-E. Full charts: 2019 Merida REACTO 8000-E, 2018 Specialized Venge Expert Disc.
Where each sits in its class
Merida REACTO 8000-ESpecialized Venge Expert Disc
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 8000-E8000-E | Specialized Venge Expert DiscExpert Disc |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida REACTO CF4 | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 DF, Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Chain | KMC X11EL-1 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Bottom bracket | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] | not listed |
| Wheelset | Vision 55 SC | Roval SLX 24 |
| Tire | Continental Grand Sport Race | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Ultegra R8020 |
| Handlebar | Vision Metron 6D | Specialized S-Works Aerofly |
| Stem | Vision Metron 6D | not listed |
| Headset | FSA REACTO CF neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida TEAM CW | Specialized Venge |
| Saddle | Prologo Zero II pas T2.0 | Specialized Power Expert |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
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