2021 Merida SCULTURA 8000-E vs 2023 Trek Madone SLR
The 60 is the Trek Madone SLR size closest to your XL Merida SCULTURA 8000-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 SLR
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA 8000-E in XL, the Trek Madone SLR in 60 places the top of the head tube 9 mm higher and 9 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +9 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −9 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −11 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA 8000-E, XLTrek Madone SLR, 60Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA 8000-E XL | Trek Madone SLR 60 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 408 | 399 | −9 mm |
| Stack | 592 | 601 | +9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 74 | 73.9 | −0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 72.8 | −0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 590 | 586 | −4 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 411 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1012 | 1001 | −11 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 68 | +2 mm |
| Standover | 822 | 811 | −11 mm |
| Seat tube length | 590 | 573 | −17 mm |
| Fork length | 371 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 190 | 191 | +1 mm |
Differences are the Trek Madone SLR minus the Merida SCULTURA 8000-E. Full charts: 2021 Merida SCULTURA 8000-E, 2023 Trek Madone SLR.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA 8000-ETrek Madone SLR
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 8000-E8000-E | Trek Madone SLRSLR 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA DISC CF4 | Trek Madone |
| Fork | SCULTURA CF4 disc | Trek Madone KVF |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra disc Di2 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Chain | KMC X11EL | Shimano 105 DI2 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] | Trek T47 |
| Wheelset | Reynolds AR41 DB | Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51 |
| Tire | Continental Grand Sport Race | Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rotor | Shimano RT800 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | Trek Madone aero |
| Saddle | SCRATCH M5 | Bontrager Aeolus Elite |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Ultegra Mid Compact |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Handlebar | not listed | Trek Madone Integrated |
| Seatpost | not listed | Trek Madone |
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