2019 Specialized Allez Sprint Comp vs 2020 Merida REACTO 8000-E
The Merida REACTO 8000-E size closest to your 54 is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Merida REACTO 8000-E
Compared with the Specialized Allez Sprint Comp in 54, the Merida REACTO 8000-E in L places the top of the head tube 39 mm higher and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 28 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +39 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +15 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +28 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Allez Sprint Comp, 54Merida REACTO 8000-E, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Sprint Comp 54 | Merida REACTO 8000-E L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 385mm | 400 | +15 mm |
| Stack | 533mm | 572 | +39 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 538mm | 575 | +37 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 408 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 972mm | 1000 | +28 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 66 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 272.5mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 765.5mm | 819 | +54 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500mm | 560 | +60 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | 368 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 130mm | 172 | +42 mm |
Differences are the Merida REACTO 8000-E minus the Specialized Allez Sprint Comp. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Allez Sprint Comp, 2020 Merida REACTO 8000-E.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez Sprint CompMerida 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 CompComp | Merida REACTO 8000-E8000-E |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano 105 R7000 | Shimano Ultegra Di2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 R7000, Shimano 105 R7000 GS | Shimano Ultegra Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7000 | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Chain | KMC X11 EL | KMC X11EL |
| Crankset | Praxis Zayante | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Praxis 6806 | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R460 | Vision 55 SC |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Pro | Continental Grand Sport Race |
| Brake | Shimano 105 R7000 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Seatpost | Specialized Venge | Merida TEAM CW |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupé Sport | Prologo Scratch 2 |
| Frame | not listed | Merida REACTO CF4 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Vision Metron 6D |
| Stem | not listed | Vision Metron 6D |
| Headset | not listed | FSA REACTO CF neck |
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