2020 Specialized Allez E5 vs 2022 Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE
The 4XS is the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE size closest to your 44 Specialized Allez E5. 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 E5 in 44, the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE in 4XS places the top of the head tube 12 mm higher and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +12 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +16 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Allez E5, 44Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE, 4XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez E5 44 | Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE 4XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 365mm | 360 | −5 mm |
| Stack | 516mm | 528 | +12 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5° | 70 | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.25° | 74.5 | −0.8° |
| Chainstay length | 420mm | 418 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 974mm | 990 | +16 mm |
| Standover | 697mm | 656 | −41 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 380 | −50 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | 380 | +12 mm |
| Head tube length | 110mm | 125 | +15 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 507 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 70 |
Differences are the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE minus the Specialized Allez E5. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Allez E5, 2022 Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez E5Merida 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 E5Allez E5 | Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE300 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Claris R2000 | Shimano Tiaga disc |
| Derailleur | Shimano Claris | Shimano Tiagra |
| Chain | KMC X8 | KMC X10 |
| Crankset | Shimano Claris R200 | Shimano Tiagra |
| Pedals | Specialized Remove | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized Axis Sport | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | Maxxis Detonator |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge Saddle | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE LITE |
| Fork | not listed | SCULTURA ENDURANCE CF3 DISC |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano CS-HG500 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SM-BB71-41B |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Tiagra |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Stem | not listed | Merida EXPERT CW |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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