2022 Merida SCULTURA LIMITED vs 2024 Ribble Endurance SL R Sport
The XL is the Ribble Endurance SL R Sport size closest to your XL Merida SCULTURA LIMITED. 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 Ribble Endurance SL R Sport
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA LIMITED in XL, the Ribble Endurance SL R Sport in XL places the top of the head tube 11 mm lower and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −11 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −7 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −3 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.7°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +7 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA LIMITED, XLRibble Endurance SL R Sport, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA LIMITED XL | Ribble Endurance SL R Sport XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 409 | 402 | −7 mm |
| Stack | 593 | 582 | −11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 74 | 73.3 | −0.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 590 | 585 | −5 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 415 | +7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1010 | 1007 | −3 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | not listed | |
| Standover | 823 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 550 | 550 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 385 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 176 | 190 | +14 mm |
Differences are the Ribble Endurance SL R Sport minus the Merida SCULTURA LIMITED. Full charts: 2022 Merida SCULTURA LIMITED, 2024 Ribble Endurance SL R Sport.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA LIMITEDRibble Endurance SL R Sport
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 LIMITEDLIMITED | Ribble Endurance SL R SportSport |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA CF3 V | Ribble Endurance SL R |
| Fork | SCULTURA CF3 disc | Ribble Endurance SL |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 disc | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7000 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC X11 | Shimano HG601 |
| Crankset | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 |
| Bottom bracket | SM-BB71-41B | not listed |
| Wheelset | Merida TEAM SL45 | Mavic Ksyrium 30 |
| Tire | Continental Ultra Sport III | Pirelli P Zero |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT54 | not listed |
| Stem | FSA SMR ACR | not listed |
| Headset | FSA ACR | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | Ribble SL Carbon |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Ribble Level 5 integrated |
| Saddle | not listed | Selle Italia Model X |
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