2022 Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE vs 2020 Specialized Allez E5
The 49 is the Specialized Allez E5 size closest to your 3XS Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE. 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 E5
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE in 3XS, the Specialized Allez E5 in 49 places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and 14 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +3 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +14 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −9 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +2.3°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE, 3XSSpecialized Allez E5, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE 3XS | Specialized Allez E5 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 360 | 374mm | +14 mm |
| Stack | 532 | 535mm | +3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 72.25° | +2.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 75.25° | +0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 507 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 418 | 420mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 991 | 982mm | −9 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | not listed | |
| Standover | 680 | 720mm | +40 mm |
| Seat tube length | 410 | 460mm | +50 mm |
| Fork length | 380 | 368mm | −12 mm |
| Head tube length | 130 | 125mm | −5 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 minus the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE. Full charts: 2022 Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE, 2020 Specialized Allez E5.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCESpecialized Allez E5
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 E5Allez E5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE LITE | not listed |
| Fork | SCULTURA ENDURANCE CF3 DISC | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Tiaga disc | Shimano Claris R2000 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Claris |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG500 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X10 | KMC X8 |
| Crankset | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Claris R200 |
| Bottom bracket | SM-BB71-41B | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Detonator | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Brake | Shimano Tiagra | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CW | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Pedals | not listed | Specialized Remove |
| Wheelset | not listed | Specialized Axis Sport |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Bridge Saddle |
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