2021 Merida SCULTURA 7000-E vs 2021 Trek Madone SL
The 50 is the Trek Madone SL size closest to your XS Merida SCULTURA 7000-E. 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 Trek Madone SL
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA 7000-E in XS, the Trek Madone SL in 50 places the top of the head tube 8 mm lower and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −8 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −9 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.1°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Merida SCULTURA 7000-E is drawn. The Trek Madone SL numbers we have for size 50 are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA 7000-E XS | Trek Madone SL 50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 373 | 378 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 529 | 521 | −8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 72.1° | +1.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 520 | 521 | +1 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 410 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 983 | 974 | −9 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 72 | +6 mm |
| Standover | 720 | 711 | −9 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 453 | −17 mm |
| Fork length | 375 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 130 | 111 | −19 mm |
Differences are the Trek Madone SL minus the Merida SCULTURA 7000-E. Full charts: 2021 Merida SCULTURA 7000-E, 2021 Trek Madone SL.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA 7000-ETrek Madone SL
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 7000-E7000-E | Trek Madone SLSL 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA DISC CF2 | Trek OCLV |
| Fork | SCULTURA CF2 disc | Trek Madone KVF |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra disc Di2 | Shimano Ultegra R8020 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7000 | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Chain | KMC X11 | Shimano Ultegra HG701 |
| Bottom bracket | SM-BB72-41B | Trek BB90 |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss P 1800 SPLINE DB 23 | Bontrager Aeolus Comp |
| Tire | Continental Grand Sport Race | Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rotor | Shimano RT800 | Shimano RT800 |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | Bontrager Pro |
| Headset | Merida M2331 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | Trek Madone |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT CC | Bontrager Aeolus |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Bontrager Elite Aero VR-CF |
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