2019 Specialized Allez Sprint Track Hook Crit LTD vs 2020 Merida SCULTURA LIMITED
The Merida SCULTURA LIMITED size closest to your 54 is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Merida SCULTURA LIMITED
Compared with the Specialized Allez Sprint Track Hook Crit LTD in 54, the Merida SCULTURA LIMITED in S/M places the top of the head tube 16 mm higher and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +16 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −6 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +3 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Allez Sprint Track Hook Crit LTD, 54Merida SCULTURA LIMITED, S/MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Sprint Track Hook Crit LTD 54 | Merida SCULTURA LIMITED S/M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 394mm | 388 | −6 mm |
| Stack | 527mm | 543 | +16 mm |
| Head tube angle | 74° | 73.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75° | 74 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 535mm | 545 | +10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 400mm | 400 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 969mm | 972 | +3 mm |
| BB drop | 59mm | 66 | +7 mm |
| BB height | 281mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 833mm | 764 | −69 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500mm | 520 | +20 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | 370 | +2 mm |
| Head tube length | 130mm | 140 | +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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