2019 Specialized Allez Sprint vs 2021 Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E
The XS is the Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E size closest to your 52 Specialized Allez Sprint. 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 TEAM-E
Compared with the Specialized Allez Sprint in 52, the Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E in XS places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 19 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −3 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +19 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Allez Sprint, 52Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Sprint 52 | Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380mm | 377 | −3 mm |
| Stack | 514mm | 512 | −2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 71.5 | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 527mm | 520 | −7 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 408 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 961mm | 980 | +19 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 66 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 272.5mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 745.8mm | 715 | −31 mm |
| Seat tube length | 480mm | 470 | −10 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | 371 | +3 mm |
| Head tube length | 110mm | 115 | +5 mm |
Differences are the Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E minus the Specialized Allez Sprint. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Allez Sprint, 2021 Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez SprintMerida SCULTURA TEAM-E
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 SprintAllez Sprint Frameset | Merida SCULTURA TEAM-ETEAM-E |
|---|---|---|
| Seatpost | Specialized Venge | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Merida SCULTURA DISC CF4 |
| Fork | not listed | SCULTURA CF4 disc |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Dura Ace disc Di2 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano CS-9100 |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano CN-HG901-11 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] |
| Wheelset | not listed | METRON 40 Clincher TL Disc |
| Tire | not listed | Continental Grand Prix 5000 |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano RT900 |
| Handlebar | not listed | FSA K-FORCE COMPACT |
| Stem | not listed | K-Force Light 2.0 |
| Grips | not listed | One-Touch |
| Saddle | not listed | SCRATCH M5 |
Know what is on every bike.
Add your bike to Quiver. Keep its parts, setup, and service history together, then share your build.
Explore the app
