2019 Merida REACTO DISC vs 2017 Specialized Allez E5
The 49 is the Specialized Allez E5 size closest to your XXS Merida REACTO DISC. 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 in XXS, the Specialized Allez E5 in 49 places the top of the head tube 11 mm lower and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −11 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +15 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −12 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +2.3°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida REACTO DISC, XXSSpecialized Allez E5, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida REACTO DISC XXS | Specialized Allez E5 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 372 | 387mm | +15 mm |
| Stack | 516 | 505mm | −11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 72.25° | +2.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 75.5° | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 515 | 518mm | +3 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 405mm | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 984 | 972mm | −12 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 72mm | +2 mm |
| Standover | 712 | 736mm | +24 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 460mm | +20 mm |
| Fork length | 368 | 369mm | +1 mm |
| Head tube length | 122 | 100mm | −22 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 270mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 minus the Merida REACTO DISC. Full charts: 2019 Merida REACTO DISC, 2017 Specialized Allez E5.
Where each sits in its class
Merida REACTO DISCSpecialized 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 DISCDISC 4000 | Specialized Allez E5Allez E5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida REACTO CF2 DISC | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 disc | Shimano Claris R2400 |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | 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 |
| Tire | Continental Grand Sport Race | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT CW | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT54 | 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 |
| Crankset | not listed | FSA Gossamer Pro |
| Wheelset | not listed | Specialized Axis Sport |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Toupé Sport |
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