2021 Merida REACTO FORCE-EDITION vs 2020 Specialized Allez Sprint
The Specialized Allez Sprint size closest to your S is the 54.0. Compare the 54.0 instead
What changes on the Specialized Allez Sprint
Compared with the Merida REACTO FORCE-EDITION in S, the Specialized Allez Sprint in 49.0 places the top of the head tube 40 mm lower and 15 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 31 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −40 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −15 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −31 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida REACTO FORCE-EDITION, SSpecialized Allez Sprint, 49.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida REACTO FORCE-EDITION S | Specialized Allez Sprint 49.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390 | 375mm | −15 mm |
| Stack | 542 | 502mm | −40 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5 | 72.25° | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 545 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 405mm | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 990 | 959mm | −31 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 69mm | +3 mm |
| Standover | 792 | 732.3mm | −60 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 460mm | −60 mm |
| Fork length | 385 | 368mm | −17 mm |
| Head tube length | 128 | 100mm | −28 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 272.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez Sprint minus the Merida REACTO FORCE-EDITION. Full charts: 2021 Merida REACTO FORCE-EDITION, 2020 Specialized Allez Sprint.
Where each sits in its class
Merida REACTO FORCE-EDITIONSpecialized Allez Sprint
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 | Merida REACTO FORCE-EDITIONFORCE-EDITION | Specialized Allez SprintAllez Sprint Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida REACTO CF3 IV | not listed |
| Fork | REACTO CF5 IV DISC | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force eTAP AXS | not listed |
| Cassette | CS XG 1270 D1 | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM Force | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM Press Fit DUB | not listed |
| Wheelset | Reynolds AR 58 DB | not listed |
| Tire | Continental Grand Sport Race | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM ED Force eTap AXS | not listed |
| Rotor | SRAM DB ROTOR CLX R CNTRLOCK | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CW | not listed |
| Stem | FSA SMR ACR | not listed |
| Headset | FSA ACR | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida TEAM CW | Specialized Allez Sprint |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
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