2019 Merida SCULTURA DISC 400-JULIET vs 2017 Specialized Allez E5
The 49 is the Specialized Allez E5 size closest to your 3XS Merida SCULTURA DISC 400-JULIET. 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 E5
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA DISC 400-JULIET in 3XS, the Specialized Allez E5 in 49 places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 21 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +7 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +21 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −6 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA DISC 400-JULIET, 3XSSpecialized Allez E5, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA DISC 400-JULIET 3XS | Specialized Allez E5 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 366 | 387mm | +21 mm |
| Stack | 498 | 505mm | +7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 72.25° | +1.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 75.5° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 500 | 518mm | +18 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 405mm | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978 | 972mm | −6 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 72mm | +2 mm |
| Standover | 668 | 736mm | +68 mm |
| Seat tube length | 410 | 460mm | +50 mm |
| Fork length | 374 | 369mm | −5 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 100mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 270mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 minus the Merida SCULTURA DISC 400-JULIET. Full charts: 2019 Merida SCULTURA DISC 400-JULIET, 2017 Specialized Allez E5.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA DISC 400-JULIETSpecialized Allez E5
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 SCULTURA DISC 400-JULIETDISC 400-JULIET | Specialized Allez E5Allez E5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA LITE DISC | not listed |
| Fork | SCULTURA CF2 disc | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 R7025 disc | Shimano Claris R2400 |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | Shimano Claris R2400 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7000 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X11-1 | KMC Z7 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano Pressfit BB71 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Dolomites | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Brake | Shimano 105 Lady | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Headset | Merida M2331 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida Juliet Sport | Specialized Toupé Sport |
| Crankset | not listed | FSA Gossamer Pro |
| Wheelset | not listed | Specialized Axis Sport |
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