2019 Merida SCULTURA 8000-E vs 2018 Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA
The Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA size closest to your ML is the 56. Compare the 56 instead
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA 8000-E in ML, the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA in 61 places the top of the head tube 55 mm higher and 14 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 31 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +55 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +14 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +31 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA 8000-E, MLSpecialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA 8000-E ML | Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA 61 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 394 | 408mm | +14 mm |
| Stack | 557 | 612mm | +55 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5 | 74° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 72.5° | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 560 | 600mm | +40 mm |
| Chainstay length | 400 | 410mm | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 982 | 1013mm | +31 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 67.5mm | +2 mm |
| Standover | 779 | 850mm | +71 mm |
| Seat tube length | 540 | 553mm | +13 mm |
| Fork length | 370 | 368mm | −2 mm |
| Head tube length | 155 | 210mm | +55 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 274mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA minus the Merida SCULTURA 8000-E. Full charts: 2019 Merida SCULTURA 8000-E, 2018 Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA 8000-ESpecialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA
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 Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DAMen's Expert DA |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA CF4 | Specialized Tarmac SL5 |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 DF, Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC X11EL | Shimano Ultegra |
| Bottom bracket | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] | Shimano Dura-Ace BB |
| Wheelset | Vision 40 SC | Roval SLX 24 |
| Tire | Continental Grand Sport Race | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida Carbon Team S-Flex | not listed |
| Saddle | Prologo Nago Evo T2.0 | Specialized Toupe Expert |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
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