2022 Merida Scultura TEAM FRAME-KIT vs 2024 Ribble Endurance SL R Sport
The L is the Ribble Endurance SL R Sport size closest to your M Merida Scultura TEAM FRAME-KIT. 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 TEAM FRAME-KIT in M, the Ribble Endurance SL R Sport in L places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +9 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida Scultura TEAM FRAME-KIT, MRibble Endurance SL R Sport, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida Scultura TEAM FRAME-KIT M | Ribble Endurance SL R Sport L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395 | 396 | +1 mm |
| Stack | 557 | 562 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5 | 73 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.3 | −0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 560 | 570 | +10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 410 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 990 | 999 | +9 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | not listed | |
| Standover | 782 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 501 | 530 | +29 mm |
| Fork length | 385 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 140 | 170 | +30 mm |
Differences are the Ribble Endurance SL R Sport minus the Merida Scultura TEAM FRAME-KIT. Full charts: 2022 Merida Scultura TEAM FRAME-KIT, 2024 Ribble Endurance SL R Sport.
Where each sits in its class
Merida Scultura TEAM FRAME-KITRibble 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 TEAM FRAME-KITTEAM FRAME-KIT | Ribble Endurance SL R SportSport |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA CF5 V | Ribble Endurance SL R |
| Fork | SCULTURA CF5 disc | Ribble Endurance SL |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano HG601 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Mavic Ksyrium 30 |
| Tire | not listed | Pirelli P Zero |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Ribble Level 5 integrated |
| Seatpost | not listed | Ribble SL Carbon |
| Saddle | not listed | Selle Italia Model X |
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