2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition I vs 2019 Merida SCULTURA DISC TEAM-E
The S is the Merida SCULTURA DISC TEAM-E size closest to your 54 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition I. 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 Merida SCULTURA DISC TEAM-E
Compared with the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition I in 54, the Merida SCULTURA DISC TEAM-E in S places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −9 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +10 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition I, 54Merida SCULTURA DISC TEAM-E, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition I 54 | Merida SCULTURA DISC TEAM-E S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 385mm | 383 | −2 mm |
| Stack | 533mm | 524 | −9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 72.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 538mm | 535 | −3 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 408 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 972mm | 982 | +10 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 66 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 272.5mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 765.5mm | 740 | −26 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500mm | 500 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | 371 | +3 mm |
| Head tube length | 130mm | 125 | −5 mm |
Differences are the Merida SCULTURA DISC TEAM-E minus the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition I. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition I, 2019 Merida SCULTURA DISC TEAM-E.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition IMerida SCULTURA DISC TEAM-E
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 | Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition IDSW SL Sprint Limited Edition I | Merida SCULTURA DISC TEAM-EDISC TEAM-E |
|---|---|---|
| Bottom bracket | Specialized Enduro | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] |
| Seatpost | Specialized Venge | Merida Carbon Team S-Flex |
| Frame | not listed | Merida SCULTURA CF4 DISC |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Dura Ace disc Di2 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano CS-9100 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X11SL DLC |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss PRC 1400 Spline DB 35 |
| Tire | not listed | Continental Grand Prix 4000s |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano RT900 |
| Handlebar | not listed | FSA K-FORCE COMPACT |
| Stem | not listed | FSA OS-99 |
| Saddle | not listed | Prologo Nago Evo CPC |
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