2022 Merida Scultura 10K vs 2024 Ribble Endurance SL R Sport
The XL is the Ribble Endurance SL R Sport size closest to your XL Merida Scultura 10K. 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 Ribble Endurance SL R Sport
Compared with the Merida Scultura 10K in XL, the Ribble Endurance SL R Sport in XL places the top of the head tube 11 mm lower and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −11 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −7 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −3 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.7°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +7 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida Scultura 10K, XLRibble Endurance SL R Sport, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida Scultura 10K XL | Ribble Endurance SL R Sport XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 409 | 402 | −7 mm |
| Stack | 593 | 582 | −11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 74 | 73.3 | −0.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 590 | 585 | −5 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 415 | +7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1010 | 1007 | −3 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | not listed | |
| Standover | 823 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 550 | 550 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 385 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 176 | 190 | +14 mm |
Differences are the Ribble Endurance SL R Sport minus the Merida Scultura 10K. Full charts: 2022 Merida Scultura 10K, 2024 Ribble Endurance SL R Sport.
Where each sits in its class
Merida Scultura 10KRibble Endurance SL R Sport
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 10K10K | Ribble Endurance SL R SportSport |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA CF5 V | Ribble Endurance SL R |
| Fork | SCULTURA CF5 disc | Ribble Endurance SL |
| Shifter | Shimano Dura Ace disc Di2 | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M9100-12 | Shimano HG601 |
| Crankset | Shimano Dura-Ace | Shimano 105 |
| Bottom bracket | SM-BB92-41B | not listed |
| Wheelset | Zipp 353 NSW TL Disc | Mavic Ksyrium 30 |
| Tire | Continental Grand Prix 5000S | Pirelli P Zero |
| Brake | Shimano Dura-Ace | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Rotor | Shimano MT900 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida TEAM SL 1P INTEGRATED | Ribble Level 5 integrated |
| Stem | Merida TEAM ONE-PIECE INTEGRATED | not listed |
| Saddle | Prologo Scratch M5 | Selle Italia Model X |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Ribble SL Carbon |
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