2019 Merida SCULTURA DISC 7000-E vs 2017 Specialized Allez E5
The Specialized Allez E5 size closest to your ML is the 56. Compare the 56 instead
What changes on the Specialized Allez E5
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA DISC 7000-E in ML, the Specialized Allez E5 in 58 places the top of the head tube 32 mm higher and 7 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +32 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +7 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +10 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA DISC 7000-E, MLSpecialized Allez E5, 58Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA DISC 7000-E ML | Specialized Allez E5 58 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390 | 397mm | +7 mm |
| Stack | 574 | 606mm | +32 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73 | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 560 | 582mm | +22 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 410mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 998 | 1008mm | +10 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 68mm | +2 mm |
| Standover | 787 | 834mm | +47 mm |
| Seat tube length | 540 | 550mm | +10 mm |
| Fork length | 375 | 369mm | −6 mm |
| Head tube length | 170 | 205mm | +35 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 274mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 minus the Merida SCULTURA DISC 7000-E. Full charts: 2019 Merida SCULTURA DISC 7000-E, 2017 Specialized Allez E5.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA DISC 7000-ESpecialized 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 7000-EDISC 7000-E | Specialized Allez E5Allez E5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA CF2 DISC | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra disc Di2 | Shimano Claris R2400 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Shimano Claris R2400 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7000 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X11-1 | KMC Z7 |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss P 1800 SPLINE DB 23 | Specialized Axis Sport |
| Tire | Continental Grand Sport Race | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano RT81-ice | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Headset | Merida M2331 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Saddle | Prologo Nago Evo | Specialized Toupé Sport |
| Crankset | not listed | FSA Gossamer Pro |
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