2019 Merida SCULTURA 8000-E vs 2020 Specialized Allez Sprint
The 54.0 is the Specialized Allez Sprint size closest to your S/M Merida SCULTURA 8000-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 SCULTURA 8000-E in S/M, the Specialized Allez Sprint in 54.0 places the top of the head tube 10 mm lower and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −10 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −3 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- ±0 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA 8000-E, S/MSpecialized Allez Sprint, 54.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA 8000-E S/M | Specialized Allez Sprint 54.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 388 | 385mm | −3 mm |
| Stack | 543 | 533mm | −10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5 | 73° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 545 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 400 | 405mm | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 972 | 972mm | ±0 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 69mm | +3 mm |
| Standover | 764 | 765.5mm | +2 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 500mm | −20 mm |
| Fork length | 370 | 368mm | −2 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 130mm | −10 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 272.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez Sprint minus the Merida SCULTURA 8000-E. Full charts: 2019 Merida SCULTURA 8000-E, 2020 Specialized Allez Sprint.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA 8000-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 SCULTURA 8000-E8000-E | Specialized Allez SprintAllez Sprint Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA CF4 | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 DF, Shimano Ultegra Di2 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X11EL | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] | not listed |
| Wheelset | Vision 40 SC | not listed |
| Tire | Continental Grand Sport Race | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida Carbon Team S-Flex | Specialized Allez Sprint |
| Saddle | Prologo Nago Evo T2.0 | not listed |
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