2021 Specialized Allez Elite vs 2022 Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE
The XL is the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE size closest to your 61 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 61, the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE in XL places the top of the head tube 20 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −20 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +5 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Allez Elite numbers we have for size 61 are missing the head angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Elite 61 | Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 396 | 397 | +1 mm |
| Stack | 649 | 629 | −20 mm |
| Head tube angle | not listed | 73.5 | |
| Seat tube angle | 73.25° | 73.5 | +0.3° |
| Chainstay length | 420mm | 418 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1021mm | 1026 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 839mm | 818 | −21 mm |
| Seat tube length | 580mm | 560 | −20 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | 380 | +12 mm |
| Head tube length | 235mm | 222 | −13 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 583 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 66 |
Differences are the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE minus the Specialized Allez Elite. Full charts: 2021 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Allez | Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE LITE |
| Fork | Specialized FACT | SCULTURA ENDURANCE CF3 DISC |
| 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 |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R460 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Roadsport | Maxxis Detonator |
| Brake | Specialized Axis 1.0 | Shimano Tiagra |
| Handlebar | Specialized Shallow Drop | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge Saddle | not listed |
| 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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