2021 Merida SCULTURA RIM vs 2022 Specialized Allez Elite
The 49 is the Specialized Allez Elite size closest to your XXS Merida SCULTURA RIM. 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 Elite
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA RIM in XXS, the Specialized Allez Elite in 49 places the top of the head tube 16 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +16 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +1.3°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Merida SCULTURA RIM is drawn. The Specialized Allez Elite numbers we have for size 49 are missing the chainstay length and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA RIM XXS | Specialized Allez Elite 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 376 | 374 | −2 mm |
| Stack | 519 | 535 | +16 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 72.25 | +1.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 75.25 | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 515 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 408 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 982 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 66 | not listed | |
| Standover | 697 | 720 | +23 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 460 | +20 mm |
| Fork length | 375 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 120 | not listed |
Differences are the Specialized Allez Elite minus the Merida SCULTURA RIM. Full charts: 2021 Merida SCULTURA RIM, 2022 Specialized Allez Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA RIMSpecialized Allez Elite
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 RIMRIM 100 | Specialized Allez EliteElite |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA LITE BSA | Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum |
| Fork | SCULTURA RIM CF2 | Specialized FACT carbon |
| Shifter | Shimano Claris | SRAM Rival 22 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Claris | SRAM Rival 22 |
| Cassette | SunRace CS8 | SunRace 11-32 |
| Chain | SunRace CNM84 | KMC X11 Extra |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH 7420ST | Praxis 68mm |
| Tire | Maxxis Pursuer | Specialized Roadsport |
| Hub | Road seal bearing | not listed |
| Brake | Lee Chi ROAD Dual Pivot | Specialized Axis 1.0 |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | Specialized 3D-forged alloy |
| Headset | Merida M2341 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Specialized Alloy |
| Crankset | not listed | Praxis Alba |
| Chainring | not listed | Praxis Alba |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss R460 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized Shallow Drop |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Bridge Saddle |
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