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2020 Specialized Allez Sprint Track vs 2020 Merida SCULTURA LIMITED

The XXS is the Merida SCULTURA LIMITED size closest to your 49 Specialized Allez Sprint Track. 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 in 49, the Merida SCULTURA LIMITED in XXS places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 16 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+4 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−16 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
+5 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−2.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2020 Specialized Allez Sprint Track (49) and 2020 Merida SCULTURA LIMITED (XXS), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Allez Sprint Track is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Merida SCULTURA LIMITED is the colored outline on top.J 958

Specialized Allez Sprint Track, 49Merida SCULTURA LIMITED, XXSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Allez Sprint Track 49Merida SCULTURA LIMITED XXSDifference
Reach387mm371−16 mm
Stack496mm500+4 mm
Head tube angle73.5°71−2.5°
Seat tube angle74.5°74.5±0.0°
Chainstay length400mm400±0 mm
Wheelbase958mm963+5 mm
BB drop59mm66+7 mm
BB height281mmnot listed
Standover799mm691−108 mm
Seat tube length460mm440−20 mm
Fork length368mm370+2 mm
Head tube length100mm105+5 mm
Effective top tubenot listed510

Differences are the Merida SCULTURA LIMITED minus the Specialized Allez Sprint Track. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Allez Sprint Track, 2020 Merida SCULTURA LIMITED.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Allez Sprint TrackMerida SCULTURA LIMITED

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 TrackTrackMerida SCULTURA LIMITEDLIMITED
SeatpostSpecialized Allez SprintMerida EXPERT CC
Framenot listedMerida SCULTURA CF4
Shifternot listedShimano Ultegra
Derailleurnot listedShimano Ultegra
Cassettenot listedShimano 105 R7000
Chainnot listedKMC X11
Bottom bracketnot listedFSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC]
Tirenot listedContinental Grand Sport Race
Hubnot listedRoad seal bearing
Brakenot listedShimano Ultegra
Stemnot listedMerida EXPERT CC

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