2019 Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-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 TEAM-E in ML, the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp in 58 places the top of the head tube 26 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +26 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +7 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-E, MLSpecialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp, 58Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-E ML | Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp 58 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395 | 400mm | +5 mm |
| Stack | 557 | 583mm | +26 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 560 | 567mm | +7 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 405mm | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 990 | 997mm | +7 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 69mm | +3 mm |
| Standover | 800 | 808.3mm | +8 mm |
| Seat tube length | 540 | 540mm | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 368 | 368mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 157 | 180mm | +23 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 272.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp minus the Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-E. Full charts: 2019 Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-E, 2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-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 TEAM-EDISC TEAM-E | Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint CompDSW SL Sprint Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida REACTO CF4 DISC | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Dura Ace disc Di2 | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-9100 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC X11SL DLC | KMC X-11 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss PRC 1400 Spline DB 65 | Specialized AXIS Elite |
| Tire | Continental Grand Prix 4000s | Specialized Turbo Pro |
| Brake | Shimano Dura-Ace | Specialized AXIS 2.0 |
| Rotor | Shimano RT900 | 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 CPC | Specialized Toupé Sport |
| Crankset | not listed | Praxis Alba 2D |
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