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2019 Specialized Allez Sprint Comp vs 2021 Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E

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

What changes on the Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E

Compared with the Specialized Allez Sprint Comp in 54, the Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E in XS places the top of the head tube 21 mm lower and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−21 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−8 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
+8 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−1.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+3 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2019 Specialized Allez Sprint Comp (54) and 2021 Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E (XS), 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 TEAM-E is the colored outline on top.J 972

Specialized Allez Sprint Comp, 54Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez Sprint Comp 54Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E XSDifference
Reach385mm377−8 mm
Stack533mm512−21 mm
Head tube angle73°71.5−1.5°
Seat tube angle74°74.5+0.5°
Effective top tube538mm520−18 mm
Chainstay length405mm408+3 mm
Wheelbase972mm980+8 mm
BB drop69mm66−3 mm
BB height272.5mmnot listed
Standover765.5mm715−51 mm
Seat tube length500mm470−30 mm
Fork length368mm371+3 mm
Head tube length130mm115−15 mm

Differences are the Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E minus the Specialized Allez Sprint Comp. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Allez Sprint Comp, 2021 Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Allez Sprint CompMerida SCULTURA TEAM-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 TEAM-ETEAM-E
ShifterShimano 105 R7000Shimano Dura Ace disc Di2
DerailleurShimano 105 R7000, Shimano 105 R7000 GSShimano Dura-Ace Di2
CassetteShimano 105 R7000Shimano CS-9100
ChainKMC X11 ELShimano CN-HG901-11
CranksetPraxis Zayantenot listed
Bottom bracketPraxis 6806FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC]
WheelsetDT Swiss R460METRON 40 Clincher TL Disc
TireSpecialized Turbo ProContinental Grand Prix 5000
BrakeShimano 105 R7000Shimano Dura-Ace
SeatpostSpecialized Vengenot listed
SaddleSpecialized Toupé SportSCRATCH M5
Framenot listedMerida SCULTURA DISC CF4
Forknot listedSCULTURA CF4 disc
Rotornot listedShimano RT900
Handlebarnot listedFSA K-FORCE COMPACT
Stemnot listedK-Force Light 2.0
Gripsnot listedOne-Touch

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