2018 Specialized Allez Sprint DSW Limited Edition I vs 2020 Merida REACTO 8000-E
The XS is the Merida REACTO 8000-E size closest to your 49 Specialized Allez Sprint DSW Limited Edition I. 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 Merida REACTO 8000-E
Compared with the Specialized Allez Sprint DSW Limited Edition I in 49, the Merida REACTO 8000-E in XS places the top of the head tube 14 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +14 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +16 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Allez Sprint DSW Limited Edition I, 49Merida REACTO 8000-E, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Sprint DSW Limited Edition I 49 | Merida REACTO 8000-E XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 375mm | 377 | +2 mm |
| Stack | 502mm | 516 | +14 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.25° | 71.5 | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 519mm | 520 | +1 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 408 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 959mm | 975 | +16 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 70 | +1 mm |
| BB height | 272.5mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 732.3mm | 735 | +3 mm |
| Seat tube length | 460mm | 470 | +10 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | 368 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 100mm | 116 | +16 mm |
Differences are the Merida REACTO 8000-E minus the Specialized Allez Sprint DSW Limited Edition I. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Allez Sprint DSW Limited Edition I, 2020 Merida REACTO 8000-E.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez Sprint DSW Limited Edition IMerida REACTO 8000-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 Sprint DSW Limited Edition IDSW Limited Edition I | Merida REACTO 8000-E8000-E |
|---|---|---|
| Bottom bracket | Praxis 6806 | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] |
| Seatpost | Specialized Venge | Merida TEAM CW |
| Frame | not listed | Merida REACTO CF4 |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Ultegra Di2 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Ultegra Di2 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X11EL |
| Wheelset | not listed | Vision 55 SC |
| Tire | not listed | Continental Grand Sport Race |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Handlebar | not listed | Vision Metron 6D |
| Stem | not listed | Vision Metron 6D |
| Headset | not listed | FSA REACTO CF neck |
| Saddle | not listed | Prologo Scratch 2 |
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