2021 Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE vs 2022 Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX
The Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX size closest to your S is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE in S, the Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX in ML places the top of the head tube 21 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +21 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +9 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE, SGiant Defy Advanced Pro AX, MLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE S | Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 376 | 381 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 565 | 586 | +21 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72 | 72.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 73.0 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 538 | 560 | +22 mm |
| Chainstay length | 418 | 420 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1001 | 1010 | +9 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 70 | +4 mm |
| Standover | 785 | 816 | +31 mm |
| Seat tube length | 490 | 515 | +25 mm |
| Fork length | 380 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 161 | 185 | +24 mm |
Differences are the Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX minus the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE. Full charts: 2021 Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE, 2022 Giant Defy Advanced Pro AX.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCEGiant Defy Advanced Pro AX
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 | Giant Defy Advanced Pro AXAdvanced Pro 2 AX |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE CF3 | Giant Defy |
| Fork | SCULTURA ENDURANCE CF3 DISC | Giant OverDrive 2 |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 disc | SRAM Rival |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | SRAM Rival AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG700 | SRAM Rival |
| Chain | KMC X11 | SRAM Rival D1 |
| Bottom bracket | SM-BB71-41B | SRAM DUB GX |
| Tire | Maxxis Detonator | Giant Gavia Fondo 1 |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | SRAM Rival AXS E1 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT54 | SRAM Paceline |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CW | Giant Contact SL |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | Giant D-Fuse SL |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM Rival D1 Wide |
| Wheelset | not listed | Giant SLR 2 36 Carbon Disc |
| Handlebar | not listed | Giant Contact SL |
| Grips | not listed | Lite 3.0 |
| Saddle | not listed | Giant Fleet SL |
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