2021 Specialized Allez Elite vs 2022 Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE
The Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE size closest to your 54 is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE
Compared with the Specialized Allez Elite in 54, the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE in M places the top of the head tube 14 mm higher 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
- +14 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +10 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Allez Elite, 54Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Elite 54 | Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380 | 380 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 570 | 584 | +14 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.25° | 73.5 | +0.3° |
| Chainstay length | 420mm | 418 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 991mm | 1001 | +10 mm |
| Standover | 763mm | 770 | +7 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510mm | 510 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | 380 | +12 mm |
| Head tube length | 155mm | 177 | +22 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 553 | |
| 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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