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2022 Specialized Allez Elite vs 2021 Merida SCULTURA RIM

We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.

What changes on the Merida SCULTURA RIM

Frame stack
+49 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Wheelbase
+23 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Chainstays
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Allez Elite numbers we have for size 54 are missing the reach, head angle and chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez Elite 54Merida SCULTURA RIM XLDifference
Reachnot listed401
Stack570619+49 mm
Head tube anglenot listed73.5
Seat tube angle73.2573−0.3°
Wheelbase9911014+23 mm
Standovernot listed830
Seat tube length510590+80 mm
Head tube lengthnot listed215
Effective top tubenot listed590
Chainstay lengthnot listed408
BB dropnot listed66
Fork lengthnot listed375

Differences are the Merida SCULTURA RIM minus the Specialized Allez Elite. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Allez Elite, 2021 Merida SCULTURA RIM.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Allez EliteMerida SCULTURA RIM

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 Allez EliteEliteMerida SCULTURA RIMRIM 100
FrameSpecialized E5 Premium AluminumMerida SCULTURA LITE BSA
ForkSpecialized FACT carbonSCULTURA RIM CF2
ShifterSRAM Rival 22Shimano Claris
DerailleurSRAM Rival 22Shimano Claris
CassetteSunRace 11-32SunRace CS8
ChainKMC X11 ExtraSunRace CNM84
CranksetPraxis Albanot listed
ChainringPraxis Albanot listed
Bottom bracketPraxis 68mmFSA TH 7420ST
WheelsetDT Swiss R460not listed
TireSpecialized RoadsportMaxxis Pursuer
BrakeSpecialized Axis 1.0Lee Chi ROAD Dual Pivot
HandlebarSpecialized Shallow Dropnot listed
StemSpecialized 3D-forged alloyMerida COMP CC
SeatpostSpecialized AlloyMerida COMP CC
SaddleSpecialized Bridge Saddlenot listed
Hubnot listedRoad seal bearing
Headsetnot listedMerida M2341 Neck

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