2019 Merida REACTO 7000-E vs 2017 Specialized Allez E5
The 54 is the Specialized Allez E5 size closest to your S Merida REACTO 7000-E. 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 Specialized Allez E5
Compared with the Merida REACTO 7000-E in S, the Specialized Allez E5 in 54 places the top of the head tube 9 mm higher and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +9 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −9 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +2.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida REACTO 7000-E, SSpecialized Allez E5, 54Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida REACTO 7000-E S | Specialized Allez E5 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 381 | 387mm | +6 mm |
| Stack | 539 | 548mm | +9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 73° | +2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 73.5° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 535 | 549mm | +14 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 407mm | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 991 | 982mm | −9 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 69mm | −1 mm |
| Standover | 759 | 783mm | +24 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500 | 510mm | +10 mm |
| Fork length | 368 | 369mm | +1 mm |
| Head tube length | 142 | 145mm | +3 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 272.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 minus the Merida REACTO 7000-E. Full charts: 2019 Merida REACTO 7000-E, 2017 Specialized Allez E5.
Where each sits in its class
Merida REACTO 7000-ESpecialized Allez E5
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 | Merida REACTO 7000-E7000-E | Specialized Allez E5Allez E5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida REACTO CF2 | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Shimano Claris R2400 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Shimano Claris R2400 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7000 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X11-1 | KMC Z7 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [FSA FC] | not listed |
| Wheelset | Fulcrum Racing 400 | Specialized Axis Sport |
| Tire | Continental Grand Sport Race | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CW | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Headset | Merida REACTO neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CW | not listed |
| Saddle | Prologo Zero II pas T2.0 | Specialized Toupé Sport |
| Crankset | not listed | FSA Gossamer Pro |
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