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2018 Specialized Allez Sprint Comp vs 2020 Merida SCULTURA DISC 10K-E

The XL is the Merida SCULTURA DISC 10K-E size closest to your 61 Specialized Allez Sprint Comp. 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 DISC 10K-E

Compared with the Specialized Allez Sprint Comp in 61, the Merida SCULTURA DISC 10K-E in XL places the top of the head tube 12 mm lower and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−12 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+3 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+7 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+1 mm
About the same

The two frames

2018 Specialized Allez Sprint Comp (61) and 2020 Merida SCULTURA DISC 10K-E (XL), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Allez Sprint Comp is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Merida SCULTURA DISC 10K-E is the colored outline on top.J 1005

Specialized Allez Sprint Comp, 61Merida SCULTURA DISC 10K-E, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez Sprint Comp 61Merida SCULTURA DISC 10K-E XLDifference
Reach405mm408+3 mm
Stack604mm592−12 mm
Head tube angle74°74±0.0°
Seat tube angle74°73−1.0°
Effective top tube578mm590+12 mm
Chainstay length407mm408+1 mm
Wheelbase1005mm1012+7 mm
BB drop69mm66−3 mm
BB height272.5mmnot listed
Standover833.8mm822−12 mm
Seat tube length570mm590+20 mm
Fork length368mm371+3 mm
Head tube length200mm190−10 mm

Differences are the Merida SCULTURA DISC 10K-E minus the Specialized Allez Sprint Comp. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Allez Sprint Comp, 2020 Merida SCULTURA DISC 10K-E.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Allez Sprint CompMerida SCULTURA DISC 10K-E

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 Sprint CompCompMerida SCULTURA DISC 10K-EDISC 10K-E
ShifterShimano 105Shimano Dura Ace disc Di2
DerailleurShimano 105 Ez, Shimano 105Shimano Dura-Ace Di2
CassetteShimano 105Shimano CS-9100
ChainKMC X-11Shimano CN-HG901-11
CranksetShimano 105not listed
WheelsetDT Swiss R460DT Swiss PRC 1400 Spline DB 35
TireSpecialized Turbo ProContinental Grand Prix 5000
BrakeTektro AxisShimano Dura-Ace
SeatpostSpecialized Vengenot listed
SaddleSpecialized Toupé SportPrologo NAGO C3
Framenot listedMerida SCULTURA DISC CF4
Forknot listedSCULTURA CF4 disc
Bottom bracketnot listedFSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC]
Rotornot listedShimano RT900
Stemnot listedMerida EXPERT CC

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