2020 Merida SCULTURA 8000-E vs 2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp Disc
The Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp Disc size closest to your ML is the 56. Compare the 56 instead
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp Disc
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA 8000-E in ML, the Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp Disc 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 Men's Comp Disc, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA 8000-E ML | Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp Disc 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 Men's Comp Disc minus the Merida SCULTURA 8000-E. Full charts: 2020 Merida SCULTURA 8000-E, 2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp Disc.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA 8000-ESpecialized Tarmac Men's Comp Disc
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 Men's Comp DiscMen's Comp Disc |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA CF4 | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC X11EL | KMC X11 EL |
| Bottom bracket | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] | Shimano Ultegra |
| Wheelset | Vision 40 SC | DT Swiss R470 |
| Tire | Continental Grand Sport Race | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano RS785 |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Saddle | Prologo Scratch 2 | Specialized Toupe Comp |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
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