2019 Merida SCULTURA DISC vs 2017 Specialized Allez E5
The 49 is the Specialized Allez E5 size closest to your 3XS Merida SCULTURA DISC. 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 E5
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA DISC in 3XS, the Specialized Allez E5 in 49 places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 21 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +7 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +21 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −6 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA DISC, 3XSSpecialized Allez E5, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA DISC 3XS | Specialized Allez E5 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 366 | 387mm | +21 mm |
| Stack | 498 | 505mm | +7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 72.25° | +1.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 75.5° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 500 | 518mm | +18 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 405mm | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978 | 972mm | −6 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 72mm | +2 mm |
| Standover | 668 | 736mm | +68 mm |
| Seat tube length | 410 | 460mm | +50 mm |
| Fork length | 374 | 369mm | −5 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 100mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 270mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 minus the Merida SCULTURA DISC. Full charts: 2019 Merida SCULTURA DISC, 2017 Specialized Allez E5.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA DISCSpecialized 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 DISCDISC 200 | Specialized Allez E5Allez E5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA LITE-BSA DISC | not listed |
| Fork | SCULTURA CF2 disc | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Sora | Shimano Claris R2400 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Sora | Shimano Claris R2400 |
| Cassette | SunRace CS-9S | not listed |
| Chain | KMC M99 | KMC Z7 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA Mega Exo BSA | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Dolomites | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Brake | Promax Decoder | not listed |
| Rotor | Promax G160 | not listed |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Headset | Merida M2339 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Crankset | not listed | FSA Gossamer Pro |
| Wheelset | not listed | Specialized Axis Sport |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Toupé Sport |
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