2019 Merida REACTO TEAM-E vs 2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp
The 54 is the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp size closest to your S Merida REACTO TEAM-E. 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 DSW SL Sprint Comp
Compared with the Merida REACTO TEAM-E in S, the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp in 54 places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −6 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida REACTO TEAM-E, SSpecialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp, 54Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida REACTO TEAM-E S | Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 383 | 385mm | +2 mm |
| Stack | 529 | 533mm | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5 | 73° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 535 | 538mm | +3 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 405mm | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978 | 972mm | −6 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 69mm | −1 mm |
| Standover | 761 | 765.5mm | +5 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500 | 500mm | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 368 | 368mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 126 | 130mm | +4 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 272.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp minus the Merida REACTO TEAM-E. Full charts: 2019 Merida REACTO TEAM-E, 2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Merida REACTO 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 TEAM-ETEAM-E | Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint CompDSW SL Sprint Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida REACTO CF4 | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Dura-Ace 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 |
| Tire | Continental Grand Prix 4000s | Specialized Turbo Pro |
| Brake | Shimano Dura-Ace | Specialized AXIS 2.0 |
| 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 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Specialized AXIS Elite |
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