2020 Merida SCULTURA 10K-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 10K-E 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 10K-E, MLSpecialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA 10K-E 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 10K-E. Full charts: 2020 Merida SCULTURA 10K-E, 2018 Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DA.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA 10K-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 10K-E10K-E | Specialized Tarmac SL5 Men's Expert DAMen's Expert DA |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA CF4 | Specialized Tarmac SL5 |
| Shifter | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-9100 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG901-11 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Bottom bracket | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] | Shimano Dura-Ace BB |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss PRC 1400 SPLINE 35 | Roval SLX 24 |
| Tire | Continental Grand Prix 5000 | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Brake | Shimano Dura-Ace | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Saddle | Prologo NAGO C3 | Specialized Toupe Expert |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 |
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