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2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition I vs 2019 Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-E

The ML is the Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-E size closest to your 56 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition I. 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 Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-E

Compared with the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition I in 56, the Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-E in ML places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+3 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
±0 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
+6 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+3 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition I (56) and 2019 Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-E (ML), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition I is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-E is the colored outline on top.J 984

Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition I, 56Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-E, MLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition I 56Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-E MLDifference
Reach395mm395±0 mm
Stack554mm557+3 mm
Head tube angle73.5°73.5±0.0°
Seat tube angle74°73.5−0.5°
Effective top tube554mm560+6 mm
Chainstay length405mm408+3 mm
Wheelbase984mm990+6 mm
BB drop69mm66−3 mm
BB height272.5mmnot listed
Standover784.3mm800+16 mm
Seat tube length520mm540+20 mm
Fork length368mm368±0 mm
Head tube length150mm157+7 mm

Differences are the Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-E minus the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition I. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition I, 2019 Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-E.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition IMerida REACTO DISC TEAM-E

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition IDSW SL Sprint Limited Edition IMerida REACTO DISC TEAM-EDISC TEAM-E
Bottom bracketSpecialized EnduroFSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC]
SeatpostSpecialized VengeMerida TEAM CW
Framenot listedMerida REACTO CF4 DISC
Shifternot listedShimano Dura Ace disc Di2
Derailleurnot listedShimano Dura-Ace Di2
Cassettenot listedShimano CS-9100
Chainnot listedKMC X11SL DLC
Wheelsetnot listedDT Swiss PRC 1400 Spline DB 65
Tirenot listedContinental Grand Prix 4000s
Brakenot listedShimano Dura-Ace
Rotornot listedShimano RT900
Handlebarnot listedVision Metron 6D
Stemnot listedVision Metron 6D
Headsetnot listedFSA REACTO CF neck
Saddlenot listedPrologo Zero II pas CPC

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