2021 Merida SCULTURA 8000-E vs 2023 Trek Émonda SLR Disc Frameset
The 60 is the Trek Émonda SLR Disc Frameset 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 Émonda SLR Disc Frameset
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA 8000-E in XL, the Trek Émonda SLR Disc Frameset 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
Only the Merida SCULTURA 8000-E is drawn. The Trek Émonda SLR Disc Frameset numbers we have for size 60 are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA 8000-E XL | Trek Émonda SLR Disc Frameset 60 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 408 | 399 | −9 mm |
| Stack | 592 | 601 | +9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 74 | 73.9° | −0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | not listed | |
| 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 Émonda SLR Disc Frameset minus the Merida SCULTURA 8000-E. Full charts: 2021 Merida SCULTURA 8000-E, 2023 Trek Émonda SLR Disc Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA 8000-ETrek Émonda SLR Disc Frameset
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 Émonda SLR Disc FramesetSLR Disc Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA DISC CF4 | Trek Ultralight 800 |
| Fork | SCULTURA CF4 disc | Trek Emonda SLR |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra disc Di2 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Trek derailleurs must have |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X11EL | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] | not listed |
| Wheelset | Reynolds AR41 DB | not listed |
| Tire | Continental Grand Sport Race | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano RT800 | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Saddle | SCRATCH M5 | not listed |
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