2019 Merida SCULTURA LIMITED 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 LIMITED in ML, the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA in 49 places the top of the head tube 53 mm lower and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −53 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −8 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −12 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.3°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA LIMITED, MLSpecialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA LIMITED ML | Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 394 | 386mm | −8 mm |
| Stack | 557 | 504mm | −53 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5 | 72.25° | −1.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 75.5° | +2.0° |
| Effective top tube | 560 | 518mm | −42 mm |
| Chainstay length | 400 | 405mm | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 982 | 970mm | −12 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 71.5mm | +6 mm |
| Standover | 779 | 730mm | −49 mm |
| Seat tube length | 540 | 431mm | −109 mm |
| Fork length | 370 | 368mm | −2 mm |
| Head tube length | 155 | 100mm | −55 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 270mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA minus the Merida SCULTURA LIMITED. Full charts: 2019 Merida SCULTURA LIMITED, 2018 Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA LIMITEDSpecialized 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 LIMITEDLIMITED | Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DAMen's Expert DA |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA CF4 | Specialized Tarmac SL5 |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7000 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC X11-1 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Bottom bracket | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] | Shimano Dura-Ace BB |
| Tire | Continental Grand Sport Race | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Roval SLX 24 |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Toupe Expert |
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