2019 Merida SCULTURA DISC vs 2017 Specialized Allez E5
The 52 is the Specialized Allez E5 size closest to your XS 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 XS, the Specialized Allez E5 in 52 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 14 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +14 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −9 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +2.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA DISC, XSSpecialized Allez E5, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA DISC XS | Specialized Allez E5 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 373 | 387mm | +14 mm |
| Stack | 529 | 527mm | −2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 73° | +2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 520 | 538mm | +18 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 407mm | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 983 | 974mm | −9 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 72mm | +6 mm |
| Standover | 720 | 759mm | +39 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 490mm | +20 mm |
| Fork length | 375 | 369mm | −6 mm |
| Head tube length | 130 | 120mm | −10 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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