2022 Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE vs 2021 Specialized Allez Elite
The Specialized Allez Elite size closest to your S is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Allez Elite
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE in S, the Specialized Allez Elite in 56 places the top of the head tube 31 mm higher and 9 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +31 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +9 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −2 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE, SSpecialized Allez Elite, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE S | Specialized Allez Elite 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 376 | 385 | +9 mm |
| Stack | 565 | 596mm | +31 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72 | 73.5° | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 73.25 | −0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 538 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 418 | 420mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1001 | 999mm | −2 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | not listed | |
| Standover | 752 | 785mm | +33 mm |
| Seat tube length | 490 | 530mm | +40 mm |
| Fork length | 380 | 368mm | −12 mm |
| Head tube length | 161 | 180mm | +19 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez Elite minus the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE. Full charts: 2022 Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE, 2021 Specialized Allez Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCESpecialized 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 ENDURANCE300 | Specialized Allez EliteElite |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE LITE | Specialized Allez |
| Fork | SCULTURA ENDURANCE CF3 DISC | Specialized FACT |
| Shifter | Shimano Tiaga disc | Shimano 105 R7000 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105, Shimano 105 R7000 GS |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG500 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC X10 | KMC X11 Extra |
| Crankset | Shimano Tiagra | Praxis Alba |
| Bottom bracket | SM-BB71-41B | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Detonator | Specialized Roadsport |
| Brake | Shimano Tiagra | Specialized Axis 1.0 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CW | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss R460 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized Shallow Drop |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Bridge Saddle |
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