2020 Merida SCULTURA DISC 9000-E vs 2021 Specialized Allez Sprint Comp Disc
The Specialized Allez Sprint Comp Disc size closest to your ML is the 56. Compare the 56 instead
What changes on the Specialized Allez Sprint Comp Disc
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA DISC 9000-E in ML, the Specialized Allez Sprint Comp Disc in 52 places the top of the head tube 38 mm lower and 14 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 25 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −38 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −14 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −25 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA DISC 9000-E, MLSpecialized Allez Sprint Comp Disc, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA DISC 9000-E ML | Specialized Allez Sprint Comp Disc 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 394 | 380mm | −14 mm |
| Stack | 557 | 519mm | −38 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5 | 73° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 560 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 410mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 993 | 968mm | −25 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 69mm | +3 mm |
| Standover | 777 | 744mm | −33 mm |
| Seat tube length | 540 | 480mm | −60 mm |
| Fork length | 371 | 363mm | −8 mm |
| Head tube length | 155 | 120mm | −35 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 271mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez Sprint Comp Disc minus the Merida SCULTURA DISC 9000-E. Full charts: 2020 Merida SCULTURA DISC 9000-E, 2021 Specialized Allez Sprint Comp Disc.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA DISC 9000-ESpecialized Allez Sprint 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 DISC 9000-EDISC 9000-E | Specialized Allez Sprint Comp DiscComp Disc |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA DISC CF4 | not listed |
| Fork | SCULTURA CF4 disc | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM RED eTap AXS HRD | Shimano 105 R7020 |
| Derailleur | SRAM RED eTAP AXS | Shimano 105 R7000, Shimano 105 R7000 GS |
| Cassette | CS XG 1290 D1 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | SRAM Red | KMC X11 Extra |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM Press Fit DUB | Praxis 6806 |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss PRC 1400 Spline DB 35 | DT Swiss R470 |
| Tire | Continental Grand Prix 5000 | Specialized Turbo Pro |
| Brake | SRAM ED Red eTAP AXS | Shimano 105 |
| Rotor | SRAM DB ROTOR CLX R CNTRLOCK | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Saddle | Prologo NAGO C3 | Specialized Power Sport |
| Crankset | not listed | Praxis Alba |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Allez Sprint |
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