2019 Merida SCULTURA 8000-E vs 2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp
The Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp size closest to your ML is the 56. Compare the 56 instead
What changes on the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA 8000-E in ML, the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp in 61 places the top of the head tube 47 mm higher and 11 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 23 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +47 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +11 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +23 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +7 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA 8000-E, MLSpecialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA 8000-E ML | Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp 61 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 394 | 405mm | +11 mm |
| Stack | 557 | 604mm | +47 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5 | 74° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 560 | 578mm | +18 mm |
| Chainstay length | 400 | 407mm | +7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 982 | 1005mm | +23 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 69mm | +3 mm |
| Standover | 779 | 833.8mm | +55 mm |
| Seat tube length | 540 | 570mm | +30 mm |
| Fork length | 370 | 368mm | −2 mm |
| Head tube length | 155 | 200mm | +45 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 272.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp minus the Merida SCULTURA 8000-E. Full charts: 2019 Merida SCULTURA 8000-E, 2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA 8000-ESpecialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Comp
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 8000-E8000-E | Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint CompDSW SL Sprint Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA CF4 | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 DF, Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC X11EL | KMC X-11 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] | not listed |
| Wheelset | Vision 40 SC | Specialized AXIS Elite |
| Tire | Continental Grand Sport Race | Specialized Turbo Pro |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | Specialized AXIS 2.0 |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida Carbon Team S-Flex | Specialized Venge |
| Saddle | Prologo Nago Evo T2.0 | Specialized Toupé Sport |
| Crankset | not listed | Praxis Alba 2D |
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