2022 Merida Scultura vs 2024 Giant TCR Advanced Pro Disc
The XS is the Giant TCR Advanced Pro Disc size closest to your 3XS Merida Scultura. 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 Giant TCR Advanced Pro Disc
Compared with the Merida Scultura in 3XS, the Giant TCR Advanced Pro Disc in XS places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −3 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida Scultura, 3XSGiant TCR Advanced Pro Disc, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida Scultura 3XS | Giant TCR Advanced Pro Disc XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 373 | 376 | +3 mm |
| Stack | 512 | 517 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 71.0° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5 | 74.5° | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 505 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 405 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 979 | 976 | −3 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 72 | +2 mm |
| Standover | 700 | 706 | +6 mm |
| Seat tube length | 400 | 425 | +25 mm |
| Fork length | 385 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100 | 120 | +20 mm |
Differences are the Giant TCR Advanced Pro Disc minus the Merida Scultura. Full charts: 2022 Merida Scultura, 2024 Giant TCR Advanced Pro Disc.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SculturaGiant TCR Advanced Pro Disc
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 Scultura200 | Giant TCR Advanced Pro Disc |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA Disc LITE | not listed |
| Fork | SCULTURA CF2 disc | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Sora | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Sora | not listed |
| Cassette | microSHIFT CS-9S | not listed |
| Chain | KMC M99 | not listed |
| Crankset | FSA Omega | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Pursuer | not listed |
| Brake | Promax DSK-330R | not listed |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Headset | Merida M2339 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
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