2020 Merida REACTO DISC 9000-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 9000-E in ML, the Specialized Venge Expert Disc in 52 places the top of the head tube 31 mm lower and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −31 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −10 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −16 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida REACTO DISC 9000-E, MLSpecialized Venge Expert Disc, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida REACTO DISC 9000-E ML | Specialized Venge Expert Disc 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395 | 385mm | −10 mm |
| Stack | 557 | 526mm | −31 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5 | 73° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 560 | 536mm | −24 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 410mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 990 | 974mm | −16 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 71.5mm | +6 mm |
| Standover | 800 | 755mm | −45 mm |
| Seat tube length | 540 | 461mm | −79 mm |
| Fork length | 368 | 358mm | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 157 | 130mm | −27 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 270mm |
Differences are the Specialized Venge Expert Disc minus the Merida REACTO DISC 9000-E. Full charts: 2020 Merida REACTO DISC 9000-E, 2018 Specialized Venge Expert Disc.
Where each sits in its class
Merida REACTO DISC 9000-ESpecialized Venge Expert Disc
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What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Merida REACTO DISC 9000-EDISC 9000-E | Specialized Venge Expert DiscExpert Disc |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida REACTO DISC CF4 | not listed |
| Fork | Merida REACTO CF4 disc | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM RED eTap AXS HRD | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur | SRAM RED eTAP AXS | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Cassette | CS XG 1290 D1 | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Chain | SRAM Red | Shimano Ultegra |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM Press Fit DUB | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss ARC 1400 Dicut DB 48 | Roval SLX 24 |
| Tire | Continental Grand Prix 5000 | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Brake | SRAM ED Red eTAP AXS | Shimano Ultegra R8020 |
| Rotor | SRAM DB ROTOR CLX R CNTRLOCK | 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 NAGO C3 | Specialized Power Expert |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
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