2021 Specialized Allez Sprint Comp Disc vs 2021 Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E
The Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E size closest to your 54 is the S/M. Compare the S/M instead
What changes on the Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E
Compared with the Specialized Allez Sprint Comp Disc in 54, the Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E in XL places the top of the head tube 54 mm higher and 23 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 33 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +54 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +23 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +33 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Allez Sprint Comp Disc, 54Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Sprint Comp Disc 54 | Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 385mm | 408 | +23 mm |
| Stack | 538mm | 592 | +54 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73° | 74 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73 | −1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 408 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 979mm | 1012 | +33 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 66 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 271mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 764mm | 822 | +58 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500mm | 590 | +90 mm |
| Fork length | 363mm | 371 | +8 mm |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 190 | +50 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 590 |
Differences are the Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E minus the Specialized Allez Sprint Comp Disc. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Allez Sprint Comp Disc, 2021 Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez Sprint Comp DiscMerida 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 Sprint Comp DiscComp Disc | Merida SCULTURA TEAM-ETEAM-E |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano 105 R7020 | Shimano Dura Ace disc Di2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 R7000, Shimano 105 R7000 GS | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | Shimano CS-9100 |
| Chain | KMC X11 Extra | Shimano CN-HG901-11 |
| Crankset | Praxis Alba | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Praxis 6806 | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R470 | METRON 40 Clincher TL Disc |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Pro | Continental Grand Prix 5000 |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Seatpost | Specialized Allez Sprint | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | SCRATCH M5 |
| Frame | not listed | Merida SCULTURA DISC CF4 |
| Fork | not listed | SCULTURA CF4 disc |
| 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 |
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