2021 Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE vs 2023 Cervélo Caledonia-5
The Cervélo Caledonia-5 size closest to your S is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Cervélo Caledonia-5
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE in S, the Cervélo Caledonia-5 in 48 places the top of the head tube 60 mm lower and 16 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 19 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −60 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −16 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −19 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE, SCervélo Caledonia-5, 48Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE S | Cervélo Caledonia-5 48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 376 | 360 | −16 mm |
| Stack | 565 | 505 | −60 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72 | 70.5 | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 538 | 502 | −36 mm |
| Chainstay length | 418 | 415 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1001 | 982.2 | −19 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 76.5 | +11 mm |
| Standover | 785 | 712 | −73 mm |
| Seat tube length | 490 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 380 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 161 | 89.5 | −72 mm |
Differences are the Cervélo Caledonia-5 minus the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE. Full charts: 2021 Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE, 2023 Cervélo Caledonia-5.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCECervélo Caledonia-5
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 ENDURANCE4000 | Cervélo Caledonia-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE CF3 | not listed |
| Fork | SCULTURA ENDURANCE CF3 DISC | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 disc | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG700 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X11 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SM-BB71-41B | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Detonator | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT54 | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CW | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
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