2021 Specialized Allez Sprint Disc vs 2021 Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E
The XL is the Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E size closest to your 58 Specialized Allez Sprint Disc. 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 TEAM-E
Compared with the Specialized Allez Sprint Disc in 58, the Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E in XL places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 8 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +8 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Allez Sprint Disc, 58Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Sprint Disc 58 | Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 400mm | 408 | +8 mm |
| Stack | 588mm | 592 | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5° | 74 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73 | −1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 408 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1004mm | 1012 | +8 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 66 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 271mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 807mm | 822 | +15 mm |
| Seat tube length | 540mm | 590 | +50 mm |
| Fork length | 363mm | 371 | +8 mm |
| Head tube length | 190mm | 190 | ±0 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 590 |
Differences are the Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E minus the Specialized Allez Sprint Disc. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Allez Sprint Disc, 2021 Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez Sprint 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 DiscDisc | 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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