2020 Specialized Allez Sprint Track vs 2020 Merida REACTO 8000-E
The S is the Merida REACTO 8000-E size closest to your 54 Specialized Allez Sprint Track. 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 Track in 54, the Merida REACTO 8000-E in S places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 11 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −11 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +9 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +8 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Allez Sprint Track, 54Merida REACTO 8000-E, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Sprint Track 54 | Merida REACTO 8000-E S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 394mm | 383 | −11 mm |
| Stack | 527mm | 529 | +2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 74° | 72.5 | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75° | 74 | −1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 400mm | 408 | +8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 969mm | 978 | +9 mm |
| BB drop | 59mm | 70 | +11 mm |
| BB height | 281mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 833mm | 761 | −72 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500mm | 500 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | 368 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 130mm | 126 | −4 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 535 |
Differences are the Merida REACTO 8000-E minus the Specialized Allez Sprint Track. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Allez Sprint Track, 2020 Merida REACTO 8000-E.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez Sprint TrackMerida 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 TrackTrack | Merida REACTO 8000-E8000-E |
|---|---|---|
| Seatpost | Specialized Allez Sprint | 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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