2019 Merida REACTO TEAM-E vs 2018 Specialized Venge Expert Disc
The 56 is the Specialized Venge Expert Disc size closest to your ML 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 Venge Expert Disc
Compared with the Merida REACTO TEAM-E in ML, the Specialized Venge Expert Disc in 56 places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +7 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +2 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida REACTO TEAM-E, MLSpecialized Venge Expert Disc, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida REACTO TEAM-E ML | Specialized Venge Expert Disc 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395 | 395mm | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 557 | 564mm | +7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.25° | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 560 | 565mm | +5 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 410mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 990 | 992mm | +2 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 69mm | +3 mm |
| Standover | 800 | 795mm | −5 mm |
| Seat tube length | 540 | 501mm | −39 mm |
| Fork length | 368 | 358mm | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 157 | 170mm | +13 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 272.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Venge Expert Disc minus the Merida REACTO TEAM-E. Full charts: 2019 Merida REACTO TEAM-E, 2018 Specialized Venge Expert Disc.
Where each sits in its class
Merida REACTO 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 TEAM-ETEAM-E | Specialized Venge Expert DiscExpert Disc |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida REACTO CF4 | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Dura-Ace 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 |
| Tire | Continental Grand Prix 4000s | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Brake | Shimano Dura-Ace | Shimano Ultegra R8020 |
| 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 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Roval SLX 24 |
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