2020 Merida REACTO vs 2022 Specialized Allez Elite
The 49 is the Specialized Allez Elite size closest to your XL Merida REACTO. 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 Elite
Compared with the Merida REACTO in XL, the Specialized Allez Elite in 49 places the top of the head tube 59 mm lower and 34 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −59 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −34 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Merida REACTO is drawn. The Specialized Allez Elite numbers we have for size 49 are missing the chainstay length and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida REACTO XL | Specialized Allez Elite 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 408 | 374 | −34 mm |
| Stack | 594 | 535 | −59 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73 | 72.25 | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 75.25 | +2.3° |
| Effective top tube | 590 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 405 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1019 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 61 | not listed | |
| Standover | 848 | 720 | −128 mm |
| Seat tube length | 590 | 460 | −130 mm |
| Fork length | 366 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 205 | not listed |
Differences are the Specialized Allez Elite minus the Merida REACTO. Full charts: 2020 Merida REACTO, 2022 Specialized Allez Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Merida REACTOSpecialized Allez Elite
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 REACTO400 | Specialized Allez EliteElite |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida REACTO LITE | Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum |
| Fork | Merida REACTO CF | Specialized FACT carbon |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | SRAM Rival 22 |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | SRAM Rival 22 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7000 | SunRace 11-32 |
| Chain | KMC X11 | KMC X11 Extra |
| Bottom bracket | FSA Mega Exo BSA | Praxis 68mm |
| Tire | Maxxis Dolomites | Specialized Roadsport |
| Hub | Road seal bearing | not listed |
| Rim | Merida COMP CW | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CW | Specialized Shallow Drop |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CW | Specialized 3D-forged alloy |
| Headset | Merida M2331 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CW | Specialized Alloy |
| Crankset | not listed | Praxis Alba |
| Chainring | not listed | Praxis Alba |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss R460 |
| Brake | not listed | Specialized Axis 1.0 |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Bridge Saddle |
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