2022 Merida SCULTURA RIVAL-EDITION vs 2024 Ribble Endurance SL R Sport
The XL is the Ribble Endurance SL R Sport size closest to your XL Merida SCULTURA RIVAL-EDITION. 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 RIVAL-EDITION 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 RIVAL-EDITION, XLRibble Endurance SL R Sport, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA RIVAL-EDITION 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 RIVAL-EDITION. Full charts: 2022 Merida SCULTURA RIVAL-EDITION, 2024 Ribble Endurance SL R Sport.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA RIVAL-EDITIONRibble 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 RIVAL-EDITIONRIVAL-EDITION | Ribble Endurance SL R SportSport |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA CF3 V | Ribble Endurance SL R |
| Fork | SCULTURA CF3 disc | Ribble Endurance SL |
| Shifter | SRAM Rival eTap AXS HRD | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Rival eTAP AXS | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Cassette | CS XG 1250 D1 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | SRAM Rival 12s | Shimano HG601 |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival eTap AXS | Shimano 105 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM Press Fit DUB | not listed |
| Wheelset | Fulcrum Racing 800 DB | Mavic Ksyrium 30 |
| Brake | SRAM ED Rival eTap AXS | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Rotor | SRAM DB Rotor Centerlock Paceline | not listed |
| Stem | FSA SMR ACR | not listed |
| Headset | FSA ACR | not listed |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Tire | not listed | Pirelli P Zero |
| Handlebar | not listed | Ribble Level 5 integrated |
| Seatpost | not listed | Ribble SL Carbon |
| Saddle | not listed | Selle Italia Model X |
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