2018 Specialized Allez Sprint Comp vs 2020 Merida SCULTURA DISC 10K-E
The XXS is the Merida SCULTURA DISC 10K-E size closest to your 49 Specialized Allez Sprint Comp. 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 DISC 10K-E
Compared with the Specialized Allez Sprint Comp in 49, the Merida SCULTURA DISC 10K-E in XXS places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +15 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.3°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Allez Sprint Comp, 49Merida SCULTURA DISC 10K-E, XXSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Allez Sprint Comp 49 | Merida SCULTURA DISC 10K-E XXS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 375mm | 371 | −4 mm |
| Stack | 502mm | 500 | −2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.25° | 71 | −1.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 519mm | 510 | −9 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405mm | 408 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 959mm | 974 | +15 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 66 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 272.5mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 732.3mm | 688 | −44 mm |
| Seat tube length | 460mm | 440 | −20 mm |
| Fork length | 368mm | 371 | +3 mm |
| Head tube length | 100mm | 105 | +5 mm |
Differences are the Merida SCULTURA DISC 10K-E minus the Specialized Allez Sprint Comp. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Allez Sprint Comp, 2020 Merida SCULTURA DISC 10K-E.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Allez Sprint CompMerida SCULTURA DISC 10K-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 CompComp | Merida SCULTURA DISC 10K-EDISC 10K-E |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | Shimano Dura Ace disc Di2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 Ez, Shimano 105 | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | Shimano CS-9100 |
| Chain | KMC X-11 | Shimano CN-HG901-11 |
| Crankset | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R460 | DT Swiss PRC 1400 Spline DB 35 |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Pro | Continental Grand Prix 5000 |
| Brake | Tektro Axis | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Seatpost | Specialized Venge | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Toupé Sport | Prologo NAGO C3 |
| Frame | not listed | Merida SCULTURA DISC CF4 |
| Fork | not listed | SCULTURA CF4 disc |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano RT900 |
| Stem | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
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