2020 Specialized Allez Sprint vs 2021 Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E
The Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E size closest to your 54.0 is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E
Compared with the Specialized Allez Sprint in 54.0, the Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E in S/M places the top of the head tube 10 mm higher and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +10 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +11 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Allez Sprint, 54.0Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E, S/MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Sprint 54.0 | Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E S/M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 385mm | 388 | +3 mm |
| Stack | 533mm | 543 | +10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 73.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74 | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 408 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 972mm | 983 | +11 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 66 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 272.5mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 765.5mm | 760 | −6 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500mm | 520 | +20 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | 371 | +3 mm |
| Head tube length | 130mm | 140 | +10 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 545 |
Differences are the Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E minus the Specialized Allez Sprint. Full charts: 2020 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 Allez Sprint | 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 |
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