2019 Merida SCULTURA 8000-E vs 2020 Specialized Allez Sprint
The Specialized Allez Sprint size closest to your ML is the 56.0. Compare the 56.0 instead
What changes on the Specialized Allez Sprint
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA 8000-E in ML, the Specialized Allez Sprint in 58.0 places the top of the head tube 26 mm higher and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +26 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +15 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA 8000-E, MLSpecialized Allez Sprint, 58.0Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA 8000-E ML | Specialized Allez Sprint 58.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 394 | 400mm | +6 mm |
| Stack | 557 | 583mm | +26 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 560 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 400 | 405mm | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 982 | 997mm | +15 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 69mm | +3 mm |
| Standover | 779 | 808.3mm | +29 mm |
| Seat tube length | 540 | 540mm | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 370 | 368mm | −2 mm |
| Head tube length | 155 | 180mm | +25 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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