2019 Merida REACTO 8000-E vs 2018 Specialized Venge Expert Disc
The Specialized Venge Expert Disc size closest to your ML is the 56. Compare the 56 instead
What changes on the Specialized Venge Expert Disc
Compared with the Merida REACTO 8000-E in ML, the Specialized Venge Expert Disc in 61 places the top of the head tube 55 mm higher and 13 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 24 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +55 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +13 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +24 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida REACTO 8000-E, MLSpecialized Venge Expert Disc, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida REACTO 8000-E ML | Specialized Venge Expert Disc 61 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395 | 408mm | +13 mm |
| Stack | 557 | 612mm | +55 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5 | 74° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 72.5° | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 560 | 600mm | +40 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 410mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 990 | 1014mm | +24 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 67.5mm | +2 mm |
| Standover | 800 | 850mm | +50 mm |
| Seat tube length | 540 | 554mm | +14 mm |
| Fork length | 368 | 358mm | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 157 | 220mm | +63 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 274mm |
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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