2022 Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE RIVAL-EDITION vs 2020 Specialized Allez E5
The 56 is the Specialized Allez E5 size closest to your L Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE RIVAL-EDITION. 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 Specialized Allez E5
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE RIVAL-EDITION in L, the Specialized Allez E5 in 56 places the top of the head tube 7 mm lower and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −7 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −18 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE RIVAL-EDITION, LSpecialized Allez E5, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE RIVAL-EDITION L | Specialized Allez E5 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 389 | 385mm | −4 mm |
| Stack | 603 | 596mm | −7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73 | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.25° | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 568 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 418 | 420mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1017 | 999mm | −18 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | not listed | |
| Standover | 823 | 785mm | −38 mm |
| Seat tube length | 530 | 530mm | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 380 | 368mm | −12 mm |
| Head tube length | 197 | 180mm | −17 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Allez E5 minus the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE RIVAL-EDITION. Full charts: 2022 Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE RIVAL-EDITION, 2020 Specialized Allez E5.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE RIVAL-EDITIONSpecialized Allez E5
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 | Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE RIVAL-EDITIONRIVAL-EDITION | Specialized Allez E5Allez E5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE CF3 II | not listed |
| Fork | SCULTURA ENDURANCE CF3 DISC | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Rival eTap AXS HRD | Shimano Claris R2000 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Rival eTAP AXS | Shimano Claris |
| Cassette | CS XG 1250 D1 | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM Rival 12s | KMC X8 |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival eTap AXS | Shimano Claris R200 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM Press Fit DUB | not listed |
| Wheelset | Fulcrum Racing 800 DB | Specialized Axis Sport |
| Tire | Continental Grand Prix 5000S | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Brake | SRAM ED Rival eTap AXS | not listed |
| Rotor | SRAM DB Rotor Centerlock Paceline | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CW | not listed |
| Pedals | not listed | Specialized Remove |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Bridge Saddle |
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