2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Elite vs 2019 Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-E
The Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-E size closest to your 54 is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-E
Compared with the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Elite in 54, the Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-E in XS places the top of the head tube 17 mm lower and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −17 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −8 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +3 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Elite, 54Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-E, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Elite 54 | Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-E XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 385mm | 377 | −8 mm |
| Stack | 533mm | 516 | −17 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 71.5 | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 538mm | 520 | −18 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 408 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 972mm | 975 | +3 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 70 | +1 mm |
| BB height | 272.5mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 765.5mm | 735 | −31 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500mm | 470 | −30 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | 368 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 130mm | 116 | −14 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
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 | Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint EliteDSW SL Sprint Elite | Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-EDISC TEAM-E |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Dura Ace disc Di2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra 4700, Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano CS-9100 |
| Chain | KMC X-10 | KMC X11SL DLC |
| Crankset | Praxis Alba 2D | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized Axis Sport | DT Swiss PRC 1400 Spline DB 65 |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | Continental Grand Prix 4000s |
| Brake | Specialized Axis 1.0 | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Seatpost | Specialized Venge | Merida TEAM CW |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupé Sport | Prologo Zero II pas CPC |
| Frame | not listed | Merida REACTO CF4 DISC |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano RT900 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Vision Metron 6D |
| Stem | not listed | Vision Metron 6D |
| Headset | not listed | FSA REACTO CF neck |
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