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2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Elite 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 Elite. 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 Elite 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 Elite (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 Elite 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 Elite, 61Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-E, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Elite 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 Elite. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Elite, 2019 Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-E.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint EliteMerida 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 EliteDSW SL Sprint EliteMerida REACTO DISC TEAM-EDISC TEAM-E
ShifterShimano TiagraShimano Dura Ace disc Di2
DerailleurShimano Tiagra 4700, Shimano TiagraShimano Dura-Ace Di2
CassetteShimano TiagraShimano CS-9100
ChainKMC X-10KMC X11SL DLC
CranksetPraxis Alba 2Dnot listed
WheelsetSpecialized Axis SportDT Swiss PRC 1400 Spline DB 65
TireSpecialized Espoir SportContinental Grand Prix 4000s
BrakeSpecialized Axis 1.0Shimano Dura-Ace
SeatpostSpecialized VengeMerida TEAM CW
SaddleSpecialized Toupé SportPrologo Zero II pas CPC
Framenot listedMerida REACTO CF4 DISC
Bottom bracketnot listedFSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC]
Rotornot listedShimano RT900
Handlebarnot listedVision Metron 6D
Stemnot listedVision Metron 6D
Headsetnot listedFSA REACTO CF neck

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