2021 Merida SCULTURA FORCE-EDITION vs 2021 Trek Madone SL
The Trek Madone SL size closest to your ML is the 58. Compare the 58 instead
What changes on the Trek Madone SL
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA FORCE-EDITION in ML, the Trek Madone SL in 56 places the top of the head tube 11 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −11 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −15 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Merida SCULTURA FORCE-EDITION is drawn. The Trek Madone SL numbers we have for size 56 are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA FORCE-EDITION ML | Trek Madone SL 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390 | 391 | +1 mm |
| Stack | 574 | 563 | −11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73 | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 560 | 559 | −1 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 410 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 998 | 983 | −15 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 70 | +4 mm |
| Standover | 787 | 768 | −19 mm |
| Seat tube length | 540 | 525 | −15 mm |
| Fork length | 375 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 170 | 151 | −19 mm |
Differences are the Trek Madone SL minus the Merida SCULTURA FORCE-EDITION. Full charts: 2021 Merida SCULTURA FORCE-EDITION, 2021 Trek Madone SL.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA FORCE-EDITIONTrek 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 FORCE-EDITIONFORCE-EDITION | Trek Madone SLSL 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA DISC CF2 | Trek OCLV |
| Fork | SCULTURA CF2 disc | Trek Madone KVF |
| Shifter | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD | Shimano Ultegra R8020 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force eTAP AXS | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Cassette | CS XG 1270 D1 | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Chain | SRAM Force | Shimano Ultegra HG701 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM Press Fit DUB | Trek BB90 |
| Wheelset | Reynolds AR41 DB | Bontrager Aeolus Comp |
| Tire | Continental Grand Sport Race | Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite |
| Brake | SRAM ED Force eTap AXS | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rotor | SRAM DB ROTOR CLX R CNTRLOCK | 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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