2021 Merida REACTO 8000-E vs 2020 Specialized Allez Sprint
The 58.0 is the Specialized Allez Sprint size closest to your L Merida REACTO 8000-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 Sprint
Compared with the Merida REACTO 8000-E in L, the Specialized Allez Sprint in 58.0 places the top of the head tube 12 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +12 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −2 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida REACTO 8000-E, LSpecialized Allez Sprint, 58.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida REACTO 8000-E L | Specialized Allez Sprint 58.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 400 | 400mm | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 571 | 583mm | +12 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 74° | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 575 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 405mm | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 999 | 997mm | −2 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 69mm | +3 mm |
| Standover | 826 | 808.3mm | −18 mm |
| Seat tube length | 560 | 540mm | −20 mm |
| Fork length | 385 | 368mm | −17 mm |
| Head tube length | 155 | 180mm | +25 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 272.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez Sprint minus the Merida REACTO 8000-E. Full charts: 2021 Merida REACTO 8000-E, 2020 Specialized Allez Sprint.
Where each sits in its class
Merida REACTO 8000-ESpecialized Allez Sprint
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 8000-E8000-E | Specialized Allez SprintAllez Sprint Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida REACTO CF5 IV | not listed |
| Fork | REACTO CF5 IV DISC | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra disc Di2 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X11EL | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SM-BB72-41B | not listed |
| Wheelset | Reynolds AR 58 DB | not listed |
| Tire | Continental Grand Sport Race | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano RT800 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Vision Metron 5D ACR Integrated | not listed |
| Stem | Vision Metron 5D ACR Integrated | not listed |
| Headset | FSA ACR | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida TAEM CW | Specialized Allez Sprint |
| Saddle | SCRATCH M5 | not listed |
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