2024 Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE RIVAL-EDITION vs 2022 Specialized Allez Sport
The 49 is the Specialized Allez Sport size closest to your XXS Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE RIVAL-EDITION. 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 Sport
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE RIVAL-EDITION in XXS, the Specialized Allez Sport in 49 places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and 14 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −4 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +14 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −10 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE RIVAL-EDITION, XXSSpecialized Allez Sport, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE RIVAL-EDITION XXS | Specialized Allez Sport 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 360 | 374mm | +14 mm |
| Stack | 539 | 535mm | −4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 72.25° | +1.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 75.25° | +1.3° |
| Effective top tube | 515 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 418 | 420mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 992 | 982mm | −10 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | not listed | |
| Standover | 742 | 720mm | −22 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 460mm | +20 mm |
| Fork length | 380 | 368mm | −12 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 125mm | −15 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez Sport minus the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE RIVAL-EDITION. Full charts: 2024 Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE RIVAL-EDITION, 2022 Specialized Allez Sport.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE RIVAL-EDITIONSpecialized Allez Sport
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 ENDURANCE RIVAL-EDITIONRIVAL-EDITION | Specialized Allez SportSport |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE CF3 II | not listed |
| Fork | SCULTURA ENDURANCE CF3 DISC | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Rival eTap AXS HRD | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | SRAM Rival eTAP AXS | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | SRAM XG1250 | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM Rival | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival eTap AXS | Praxis Alba |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM Press Fit DUB | not listed |
| Wheelset | Fulcrum Racing 600 DB | Specialized Axis Sport |
| Tire | Maxxis Refuse | Specialized Roadsport |
| Brake | SRAM Rival eTap AXS | Specialized Axis 1.0 |
| Rotor | SRAM Paceline | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT SLII | not listed |
| Stem | FSA SMR ACR | not listed |
| Headset | FSA ACR | not listed |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Bridge Saddle |
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