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

The Merida SCULTURA DISC 10K-E size closest to your 54 is the S. Compare the S instead

What changes on the Merida SCULTURA DISC 10K-E

Compared with the Specialized Allez Sprint Comp in 54, the Merida SCULTURA DISC 10K-E in ML places the top of the head tube 24 mm higher and 9 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 21 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+24 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+9 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+21 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+3 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2018 Specialized Allez Sprint Comp (54) and 2020 Merida SCULTURA DISC 10K-E (ML), 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 972

Specialized Allez Sprint Comp, 54Merida SCULTURA DISC 10K-E, MLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez Sprint Comp 54Merida SCULTURA DISC 10K-E MLDifference
Reach385mm394+9 mm
Stack533mm557+24 mm
Head tube angle73°73.5+0.5°
Seat tube angle74°73.5−0.5°
Effective top tube538mm560+22 mm
Chainstay length405mm408+3 mm
Wheelbase972mm993+21 mm
BB drop69mm66−3 mm
BB height272.5mmnot listed
Standover765.5mm777+12 mm
Seat tube length500mm540+40 mm
Fork length368mm371+3 mm
Head tube length130mm155+25 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

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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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