2019 Specialized Allez Sprint vs 2020 Merida REACTO 8000-E
The XS is the Merida REACTO 8000-E size closest to your 52 Specialized Allez Sprint. 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 in 52, the Merida REACTO 8000-E in XS places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −3 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +14 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Allez Sprint, 52Merida REACTO 8000-E, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Sprint 52 | Merida REACTO 8000-E XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380mm | 377 | −3 mm |
| Stack | 514mm | 516 | +2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 71.5 | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 527mm | 520 | −7 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 408 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 961mm | 975 | +14 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 70 | +1 mm |
| BB height | 272.5mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 745.8mm | 735 | −11 mm |
| Seat tube length | 480mm | 470 | −10 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | 368 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 110mm | 116 | +6 mm |
Differences are the Merida REACTO 8000-E minus the Specialized Allez Sprint. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Allez Sprint, 2020 Merida REACTO 8000-E.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez SprintMerida 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 SprintAllez Sprint Frameset | Merida REACTO 8000-E8000-E |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] |
| 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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