2019 Merida REACTO DISC 8000-E vs 2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp
The Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp size closest to your ML is the 56. Compare the 56 instead
What changes on the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp
Compared with the Merida REACTO DISC 8000-E in ML, the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp in 54 places the top of the head tube 24 mm lower and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −24 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −10 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −18 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida REACTO DISC 8000-E, MLSpecialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp, 54Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida REACTO DISC 8000-E ML | Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395 | 385mm | −10 mm |
| Stack | 557 | 533mm | −24 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5 | 73° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 560 | 538mm | −22 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 405mm | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 990 | 972mm | −18 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 69mm | +3 mm |
| Standover | 800 | 765.5mm | −35 mm |
| Seat tube length | 540 | 500mm | −40 mm |
| Fork length | 368 | 368mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 157 | 130mm | −27 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 272.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp minus the Merida REACTO DISC 8000-E. Full charts: 2019 Merida REACTO DISC 8000-E, 2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Merida REACTO DISC 8000-ESpecialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp
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 8000-EDISC 8000-E | Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint CompDSW SL Sprint Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida REACTO CF4 DISC | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra disc Di2 | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 DF, Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC X11EL-1 | KMC X-11 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] | not listed |
| Wheelset | Vision SC 55DB | Specialized AXIS Elite |
| Tire | Continental Grand Sport Race | Specialized Turbo Pro |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | Specialized AXIS 2.0 |
| Rotor | Shimano RT81-ice | not listed |
| Handlebar | Vision Metron 6D | not listed |
| 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 Toupé Sport |
| Crankset | not listed | Praxis Alba 2D |
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