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2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition III vs 2019 Merida SCULTURA DISC TEAM-E

The XS is the Merida SCULTURA DISC TEAM-E size closest to your 52 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition III. 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 III in 52, the Merida SCULTURA DISC TEAM-E in XS places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 19 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−2 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
−3 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
+19 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−1.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+3 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition III (52) and 2019 Merida SCULTURA DISC TEAM-E (XS), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition III is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Merida SCULTURA DISC TEAM-E is the colored outline on top.J 961

Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition III, 52Merida SCULTURA DISC TEAM-E, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition III 52Merida SCULTURA DISC TEAM-E XSDifference
Reach380mm377−3 mm
Stack514mm512−2 mm
Head tube angle73°71.5−1.5°
Seat tube angle74°74.5+0.5°
Effective top tube527mm520−7 mm
Chainstay length405mm408+3 mm
Wheelbase961mm980+19 mm
BB drop69mm66−3 mm
BB height272.5mmnot listed
Standover745.8mm715−31 mm
Seat tube length480mm470−10 mm
Fork length368mm371+3 mm
Head tube length110mm115+5 mm

Differences are the Merida SCULTURA DISC TEAM-E minus the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition III. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition III, 2019 Merida SCULTURA DISC TEAM-E.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition IIIMerida SCULTURA DISC TEAM-E

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Limited Edition IIIDSW SL Sprint Limited Edition IIIMerida SCULTURA DISC TEAM-EDISC TEAM-E
Bottom bracketSpecialized EnduroFSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC]
SeatpostSpecialized VengeMerida Carbon Team S-Flex
Framenot listedMerida SCULTURA CF4 DISC
Shifternot listedShimano Dura Ace disc Di2
Derailleurnot listedShimano Dura-Ace Di2
Cassettenot listedShimano CS-9100
Chainnot listedKMC X11SL DLC
Wheelsetnot listedDT Swiss PRC 1400 Spline DB 35
Tirenot listedContinental Grand Prix 4000s
Brakenot listedShimano Dura-Ace
Rotornot listedShimano RT900
Handlebarnot listedFSA K-FORCE COMPACT
Stemnot listedFSA OS-99
Saddlenot listedPrologo Nago Evo CPC

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