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2021 Merida SCULTURA 9000-E vs 2023 Trek Émonda SLR Disc Frameset

The Trek Émonda SLR Disc Frameset size closest to your ML is the 56. Compare the 56 instead

What changes on the Trek Émonda SLR Disc Frameset

Compared with the Merida SCULTURA 9000-E in ML, the Trek Émonda SLR Disc Frameset in 62 places the top of the head tube 63 mm higher and 9 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+63 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+9 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+17 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+0.4°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+4 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2021 Merida SCULTURA 9000-E (ML)The Merida SCULTURA 9000-E frame drawn to scale.J 993

Only the Merida SCULTURA 9000-E is drawn. The Trek Émonda SLR Disc Frameset numbers we have for size 62 are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementMerida SCULTURA 9000-E MLTrek Émonda SLR Disc Frameset 62Difference
Reach394403+9 mm
Stack557620+63 mm
Head tube angle73.573.9°+0.4°
Seat tube angle73.5not listed
Effective top tube560598+38 mm
Chainstay length408412+4 mm
Wheelbase9931010+17 mm
BB drop6668+2 mm
Standover777829+52 mm
Seat tube length540593+53 mm
Fork length371not listed
Head tube length155211+56 mm

Differences are the Trek Émonda SLR Disc Frameset minus the Merida SCULTURA 9000-E. Full charts: 2021 Merida SCULTURA 9000-E, 2023 Trek Émonda SLR Disc Frameset.

Where each sits in its class

Merida SCULTURA 9000-ETrek Émonda SLR Disc Frameset

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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What each ships with

The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.

PartMerida SCULTURA 9000-E9000-ETrek Émonda SLR Disc FramesetSLR Disc Frameset
FrameMerida SCULTURA DISC CF4Trek Ultralight 800
ForkSCULTURA CF4 discTrek Emonda SLR
ShifterSRAM RED eTap AXS HRDnot listed
DerailleurSRAM RED eTAP AXSTrek derailleurs must have
CassetteCS XG 1290 D1not listed
ChainSRAM Rednot listed
Bottom bracketSRAM Press Fit DUBnot listed
WheelsetDT Swiss PRC 1400 Spline DB 35not listed
TireContinental Grand Prix 5000not listed
BrakeSRAM ED Red eTAP AXSnot listed
RotorSRAM DB ROTOR CLX R CNTRLOCKnot listed
StemMerida EXPERT CCnot listed
SaddleSCRATCH M5not listed

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