2021 Merida REACTO 9000-E vs 2020 Specialized Allez Sprint
The 54.0 is the Specialized Allez Sprint size closest to your S Merida REACTO 9000-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 9000-E in S, the Specialized Allez Sprint in 54.0 places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −9 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −18 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida REACTO 9000-E, SSpecialized Allez Sprint, 54.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida REACTO 9000-E S | Specialized Allez Sprint 54.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390 | 385mm | −5 mm |
| Stack | 542 | 533mm | −9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5 | 73° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 545 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 405mm | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 990 | 972mm | −18 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 69mm | +3 mm |
| Standover | 792 | 765.5mm | −27 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 500mm | −20 mm |
| Fork length | 385 | 368mm | −17 mm |
| Head tube length | 128 | 130mm | +2 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 272.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez Sprint minus the Merida REACTO 9000-E. Full charts: 2021 Merida REACTO 9000-E, 2020 Specialized Allez Sprint.
Where each sits in its class
Merida REACTO 9000-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 9000-E9000-E | Specialized Allez SprintAllez Sprint Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida REACTO CF5 IV | not listed |
| Fork | REACTO CF5 IV DISC | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM RED eTap AXS HRD | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM RED eTAP AXS | not listed |
| Cassette | CS XG 1290 D1 | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM Red | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM Press Fit DUB | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss ARC 1400 Dicut DB 50 | not listed |
| Tire | Continental Grand Prix 5000 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM ED Red eTAP AXS | not listed |
| Rotor | SRAM DB ROTOR CLX R CNTRLOCK | 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 TEAM CW | Specialized Allez Sprint |
| Saddle | SCRATCH M5 | not listed |
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