2022 Merida Scultura vs 2024 Giant TCR Advanced Pro Disc
The Giant TCR Advanced Pro Disc size closest to your M is the ML. Compare the ML instead
What changes on the Giant TCR Advanced Pro Disc
Compared with the Merida Scultura in M, the Giant TCR Advanced Pro Disc in S places the top of the head tube 29 mm lower and 12 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −29 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −12 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −13 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.2°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida Scultura, MGiant TCR Advanced Pro Disc, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida Scultura M | Giant TCR Advanced Pro Disc S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395 | 383 | −12 mm |
| Stack | 557 | 528 | −29 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5 | 72.3° | −1.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74.0° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 560 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 405 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 990 | 977 | −13 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 70 | +4 mm |
| Standover | 782 | 725 | −57 mm |
| Seat tube length | 501 | 445 | −56 mm |
| Fork length | 385 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 140 | 130 | −10 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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