2025 Merida SCULTURA vs 2024 Ribble Endurance SL R Sport
The S is the Ribble Endurance SL R Sport size closest to your XS 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 Ribble Endurance SL R Sport
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA in XS, the Ribble Endurance SL R Sport in S places the top of the head tube 8 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −8 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +2 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA, XSRibble Endurance SL R Sport, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA XS | Ribble Endurance SL R Sport S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 383 | 385 | +2 mm |
| Stack | 529 | 521 | −8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72 | 72 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 535 | 535 | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 410 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 982 | 984 | +2 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | not listed | |
| Standover | 745 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 458 | 490 | +32 mm |
| Fork length | 385 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 112 | 130 | +18 mm |
Differences are the Ribble Endurance SL R Sport minus the Merida SCULTURA. Full charts: 2025 Merida SCULTURA, 2024 Ribble Endurance SL R Sport.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURARibble 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 SCULTURA4000 | Ribble Endurance SL R SportSport |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA CF3 V | Ribble Endurance SL R |
| Fork | SCULTURA CF3 disc | Ribble Endurance SL |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 disc | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7101 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | Shimano M6100-12 | Shimano HG601 |
| Crankset | Shimano 105 R7100 | Shimano 105 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB72 | not listed |
| Tire | Continental Ultra Sport III | Pirelli P Zero |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT SLII | Ribble Level 5 integrated |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT SL 2P II | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | Ribble SL Carbon |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Mavic Ksyrium 30 |
| Saddle | not listed | Selle Italia Model X |
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