2021 Merida SCULTURA 8000-E vs 2021 Specialized Allez Sprint Comp Disc
The 49 is the Specialized Allez Sprint Comp Disc size closest to your XXS Merida SCULTURA 8000-E. 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 Allez Sprint Comp Disc
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA 8000-E in XXS, the Specialized Allez Sprint Comp Disc in 49 places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +7 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +4 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −8 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.3°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA 8000-E, XXSSpecialized Allez Sprint Comp Disc, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA 8000-E XXS | Specialized Allez Sprint Comp Disc 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 371 | 375mm | +4 mm |
| Stack | 500 | 507mm | +7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 72.25° | +1.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 510 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 410mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 974 | 966mm | −8 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 69mm | +3 mm |
| Standover | 688 | 730mm | +42 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 460mm | +20 mm |
| Fork length | 371 | 363mm | −8 mm |
| Head tube length | 105 | 110mm | +5 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 271mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez Sprint Comp Disc minus the Merida SCULTURA 8000-E. Full charts: 2021 Merida SCULTURA 8000-E, 2021 Specialized Allez Sprint Comp Disc.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA 8000-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 8000-E8000-E | Specialized Allez Sprint Comp DiscComp Disc |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA DISC CF4 | not listed |
| Fork | SCULTURA CF4 disc | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra disc Di2 | Shimano 105 R7020 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Shimano 105 R7000, Shimano 105 R7000 GS |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC X11EL | KMC X11 Extra |
| Bottom bracket | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] | Praxis 6806 |
| Wheelset | Reynolds AR41 DB | DT Swiss R470 |
| Tire | Continental Grand Sport Race | Specialized Turbo Pro |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano 105 |
| Rotor | Shimano RT800 | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Saddle | SCRATCH M5 | Specialized Power Sport |
| Crankset | not listed | Praxis Alba |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Allez Sprint |
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