2020 Specialized Allez Elite vs 2022 Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE
The S is the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE size closest to your 54 Specialized Allez 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 ENDURANCE
Compared with the Specialized Allez Elite in 54, the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE in S places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −5 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +10 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Allez Elite, 54Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Elite 54 | Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380mm | 376 | −4 mm |
| Stack | 570mm | 565 | −5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 72 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.25° | 74 | +0.8° |
| Chainstay length | 420mm | 418 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 991mm | 1001 | +10 mm |
| Standover | 763mm | 752 | −11 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | 490 | −20 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | 380 | +12 mm |
| Head tube length | 155mm | 161 | +6 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 538 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 66 |
Differences are the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE minus the Specialized Allez Elite. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Allez Elite, 2022 Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez EliteMerida SCULTURA ENDURANCE
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 EliteElite | Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE300 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano 105 R7000 | Shimano Tiaga disc |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105, Shimano 105 R7000 GS | Shimano Tiagra |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | Shimano CS-HG500 |
| Chain | KMC X11 Extra | KMC X10 |
| Crankset | Praxis Alba | Shimano Tiagra |
| Pedals | Specialized Remove | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R460 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | Maxxis Detonator |
| Brake | Specialized Axis 1.0 | Shimano Tiagra |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge Saddle | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE LITE |
| Fork | not listed | SCULTURA ENDURANCE CF3 DISC |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SM-BB71-41B |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Stem | not listed | Merida EXPERT CW |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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