2019 Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-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 DISC TEAM-E in ML, the Specialized Venge Expert Disc in 58 places the top of the head tube 34 mm higher and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +34 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +16 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-E, MLSpecialized Venge Expert Disc, 58Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-E ML | Specialized Venge Expert Disc 58 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395 | 401mm | +6 mm |
| Stack | 557 | 591mm | +34 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 560 | 581mm | +21 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 410mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 990 | 1006mm | +16 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 68mm | +2 mm |
| Standover | 800 | 826mm | +26 mm |
| Seat tube length | 540 | 524mm | −16 mm |
| Fork length | 368 | 358mm | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 157 | 200mm | +43 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 274mm |
Differences are the Specialized Venge Expert Disc minus the Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-E. Full charts: 2019 Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-E, 2018 Specialized Venge Expert Disc.
Where each sits in its class
Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-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 DISC TEAM-EDISC TEAM-E | Specialized Venge Expert DiscExpert Disc |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida REACTO CF4 DISC | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Dura Ace disc Di2 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-9100 | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Chain | KMC X11SL DLC | Shimano Ultegra |
| Bottom bracket | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss PRC 1400 Spline DB 65 | Roval SLX 24 |
| Tire | Continental Grand Prix 4000s | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Brake | Shimano Dura-Ace | Shimano Ultegra R8020 |
| Rotor | Shimano RT900 | not listed |
| 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 CPC | Specialized Power Expert |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
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