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

The XL is the Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-E size closest to your 61 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition III. 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 III in 61, the Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-E in XL places the top of the head tube 11 mm lower and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−11 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+4 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+4 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+1 mm
About the same

The two frames

2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition III (61) and 2019 Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-E (XL), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition III is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-E is the colored outline on top.J 1005

Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition III, 61Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-E, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition III 61Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-E XLDifference
Reach405mm409+4 mm
Stack604mm593−11 mm
Head tube angle74°74±0.0°
Seat tube angle74°73−1.0°
Effective top tube578mm590+12 mm
Chainstay length407mm408+1 mm
Wheelbase1005mm1009+4 mm
BB drop69mm66−3 mm
BB height272.5mmnot listed
Standover833.8mm844+10 mm
Seat tube length570mm590+20 mm
Fork length368mm368±0 mm
Head tube length200mm192−8 mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition IIIMerida 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 IIIDSW SL Sprint Limited Edition IIIMerida 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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