2021 Merida REACTO TEAM-E vs 2020 Specialized Allez Sprint
The 61.0 is the Specialized Allez Sprint size closest to your XL Merida REACTO TEAM-E. 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 Specialized Allez Sprint
Compared with the Merida REACTO TEAM-E in XL, the Specialized Allez Sprint in 61.0 places the top of the head tube 11 mm higher and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +11 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −5 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida REACTO TEAM-E, XLSpecialized Allez Sprint, 61.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida REACTO TEAM-E XL | Specialized Allez Sprint 61.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 409 | 405mm | −4 mm |
| Stack | 593 | 604mm | +11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 74 | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 74° | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 590 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 407mm | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1010 | 1005mm | −5 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 69mm | +3 mm |
| Standover | 853 | 833.8mm | −19 mm |
| Seat tube length | 590 | 570mm | −20 mm |
| Fork length | 385 | 368mm | −17 mm |
| Head tube length | 176 | 200mm | +24 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 272.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez Sprint minus the Merida REACTO TEAM-E. Full charts: 2021 Merida REACTO TEAM-E, 2020 Specialized Allez Sprint.
Where each sits in its class
Merida REACTO TEAM-ESpecialized 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 TEAM-ETEAM-E | Specialized Allez SprintAllez Sprint Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida REACTO CF5 IV | not listed |
| Fork | REACTO CF5 IV DISC | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Dura Ace disc Di2 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-9100 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG901-11 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SM-BB92-41B | not listed |
| Wheelset | METRON 55 Clincher TL Disc | not listed |
| Tire | Continental Grand Prix 5000 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Dura-Ace | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano RT900 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Vision Metron 5D ACR Integrated | not listed |
| Stem | Vision Metron 5D ACR Integrated | not listed |
| Grips | One-Touch | not listed |
| Headset | FSA ACR | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida TEAM CW | Specialized Allez Sprint |
| Saddle | SCRATCH M5 | not listed |
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