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2020 Specialized Allez Sprint vs 2020 Merida REACTO 8000-E

The S is the Merida REACTO 8000-E size closest to your 54.0 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 54.0, the Merida REACTO 8000-E in S places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−4 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−2 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
+6 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+3 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2020 Specialized Allez Sprint (54.0) and 2020 Merida REACTO 8000-E (S), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Allez Sprint is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Merida REACTO 8000-E is the colored outline on top.J 972

Specialized Allez Sprint, 54.0Merida REACTO 8000-E, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez Sprint 54.0Merida REACTO 8000-E SDifference
Reach385mm383−2 mm
Stack533mm529−4 mm
Head tube angle73°72.5−0.5°
Seat tube angle74°74±0.0°
Chainstay length405mm408+3 mm
Wheelbase972mm978+6 mm
BB drop69mm70+1 mm
BB height272.5mmnot listed
Standover765.5mm761−5 mm
Seat tube length500mm500±0 mm
Fork length368mm368±0 mm
Head tube length130mm126−4 mm
Effective top tubenot listed535

Differences are the Merida REACTO 8000-E minus the Specialized Allez Sprint. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Allez Sprint, 2020 Merida REACTO 8000-E.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Allez SprintMerida REACTO 8000-E

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized Allez SprintAllez Sprint FramesetMerida REACTO 8000-E8000-E
SeatpostSpecialized Allez SprintMerida TEAM CW
Framenot listedMerida REACTO CF4
Shifternot listedShimano Ultegra Di2
Derailleurnot listedShimano Ultegra Di2
Cassettenot listedShimano Ultegra R8000
Chainnot listedKMC X11EL
Bottom bracketnot listedFSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC]
Wheelsetnot listedVision 55 SC
Tirenot listedContinental Grand Sport Race
Brakenot listedShimano Ultegra
Handlebarnot listedVision Metron 6D
Stemnot listedVision Metron 6D
Headsetnot listedFSA REACTO CF neck
Saddlenot listedPrologo Scratch 2

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