2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Elite 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 Elite. 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 Elite 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
Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Elite, 52Merida SCULTURA DISC TEAM-E, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Elite 52 | Merida SCULTURA DISC TEAM-E XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380mm | 377 | −3 mm |
| Stack | 514mm | 512 | −2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 71.5 | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 527mm | 520 | −7 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 408 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 961mm | 980 | +19 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 66 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 272.5mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 745.8mm | 715 | −31 mm |
| Seat tube length | 480mm | 470 | −10 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | 371 | +3 mm |
| Head tube length | 110mm | 115 | +5 mm |
Differences are the Merida SCULTURA DISC TEAM-E minus the Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Elite. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint Elite, 2019 Merida SCULTURA DISC TEAM-E.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez DSW SL Sprint EliteMerida 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 EliteDSW SL Sprint Elite | Merida SCULTURA DISC TEAM-EDISC TEAM-E |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Dura Ace disc Di2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra 4700, Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano CS-9100 |
| Chain | KMC X-10 | KMC X11SL DLC |
| Crankset | Praxis Alba 2D | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized Axis Sport | DT Swiss PRC 1400 Spline DB 35 |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | Continental Grand Prix 4000s |
| Brake | Specialized Axis 1.0 | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Seatpost | Specialized Venge | Merida Carbon Team S-Flex |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupé Sport | Prologo Nago Evo CPC |
| Frame | not listed | Merida SCULTURA CF4 DISC |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano RT900 |
| Handlebar | not listed | FSA K-FORCE COMPACT |
| Stem | not listed | FSA OS-99 |
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