2020 Merida SCULTURA LIMITED vs 2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp Disc
The 56 is the Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp Disc size closest to your ML Merida SCULTURA LIMITED. 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 Tarmac Men's Comp Disc
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA LIMITED in ML, the Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp Disc in 56 places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +7 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +4 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA LIMITED, MLSpecialized Tarmac Men's Comp Disc, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA LIMITED ML | Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp Disc 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 394 | 395mm | +1 mm |
| Stack | 557 | 564mm | +7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.25° | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 560 | 565mm | +5 mm |
| Chainstay length | 400 | 405mm | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 982 | 986mm | +4 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 69mm | +3 mm |
| Standover | 779 | 795mm | +16 mm |
| Seat tube length | 540 | 501mm | −39 mm |
| Fork length | 370 | 368mm | −2 mm |
| Head tube length | 155 | 160mm | +5 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 272.5mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp Disc minus the Merida SCULTURA LIMITED. Full charts: 2020 Merida SCULTURA LIMITED, 2018 Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp Disc.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA LIMITEDSpecialized 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 LIMITEDLIMITED | Specialized Tarmac Men's Comp DiscMen's Comp Disc |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA CF4 | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7000 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC X11 | KMC X11 EL |
| Bottom bracket | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] | Shimano Ultegra |
| Tire | Continental Grand Sport Race | Specialized S-Works Turbo |
| Hub | Road seal bearing | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano RS785 |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss R470 |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Toupe Comp |
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