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2022 Specialized Allez vs 2024 Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE

The S is the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE size closest to your 54 Specialized Allez. 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 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

2022 Specialized Allez (54) and 2024 Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE (S), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Allez is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE is the colored outline on top.J 991

Specialized Allez, 54Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez 54Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE SDifference
Reach380mm376−4 mm
Stack570mm565−5 mm
Head tube angle73°72−1.0°
Seat tube angle73.25°74+0.8°
Chainstay length420mm418−2 mm
Wheelbase991mm1001+10 mm
Standover763mm785+22 mm
Seat tube length510mm490−20 mm
Fork length368mm380+12 mm
Head tube length155mm161+6 mm
Effective top tubenot listed538
BB dropnot listed66

Differences are the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE minus the Specialized Allez. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Allez, 2024 Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized AllezMerida SCULTURA ENDURANCE

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 AllezAllez - Shimano ClarisMerida SCULTURA ENDURANCE300
ShifterShimano Claris R2000Shimano Tiaga disc
DerailleurShimano ClarisShimano Tiagra
ChainKMC X8KMC X10
CranksetShimano Claris R200Shimano Tiagra
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN26.Shimano SM-BB71-41B
WheelsetSpecialized Axis Sportnot listed
TireSpecialized RoadsportMaxxis Detonator
SaddleSpecialized Bridge Saddlenot listed
Framenot listedMerida SCULTURA ENDURANCE LITE
Forknot listedSCULTURA ENDURANCE CF3 DISC
Cassettenot listedShimano CS-HG500
Rimnot listedMerida EXPERT SLII
Brakenot listedShimano Tiagra
Rotornot listedShimano SM-RT10
Handlebarnot listedMerida EXPERT SLII
Stemnot listedMerida EXPERT CW
Seatpostnot listedMerida COMP CC

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