2019 Specialized Allez Sprint Track Hook Crit LTD vs 2020 Merida SCULTURA LIMITED
The L is the Merida SCULTURA LIMITED size closest to your 58 Specialized Allez Sprint Track Hook Crit LTD. 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 LIMITED
Compared with the Specialized Allez Sprint Track Hook Crit LTD in 58, the Merida SCULTURA LIMITED in L places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and 11 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −5 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −11 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −4 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Allez Sprint Track Hook Crit LTD, 58Merida SCULTURA LIMITED, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Sprint Track Hook Crit LTD 58 | Merida SCULTURA LIMITED L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 410mm | 399 | −11 mm |
| Stack | 576mm | 571 | −5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 74.5° | 73.5 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 75° | 73 | −2.0° |
| Effective top tube | 564mm | 575 | +11 mm |
| Chainstay length | 400mm | 400 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 995mm | 991 | −4 mm |
| BB drop | 59mm | 66 | +7 mm |
| BB height | 281mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 876mm | 798 | −78 mm |
| Seat tube length | 540mm | 560 | +20 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | 370 | +2 mm |
| Head tube length | 180mm | 170 | −10 mm |
Differences are the Merida SCULTURA LIMITED minus the Specialized Allez Sprint Track Hook Crit LTD. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Allez Sprint Track Hook Crit LTD, 2020 Merida SCULTURA LIMITED.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez Sprint Track Hook Crit LTDMerida SCULTURA LIMITED
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 Sprint Track Hook Crit LTDTrack Red Hook Crit LTD | Merida SCULTURA LIMITEDLIMITED |
|---|---|---|
| Bottom bracket | Specialized adapter | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] |
| Seatpost | Specialized Venge | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Frame | not listed | Merida SCULTURA CF4 |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano 105 R7000 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X11 |
| Tire | not listed | Continental Grand Sport Race |
| Hub | not listed | Road seal bearing |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Stem | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
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