2021 Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE 7000-E vs 2023 Giant Defy Advanced
The S is the Giant Defy Advanced size closest to your L Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE 7000-E. 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 Giant Defy Advanced
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE 7000-E in L, the Giant Defy Advanced in S places the top of the head tube 57 mm lower and 15 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −57 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −15 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
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- Head angle
- n/a
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- Chainstays
- n/a
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The two frames
Only the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE 7000-E is drawn. The Giant Defy Advanced numbers we have for size S are missing the head angle, seat angle, chainstay length and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE 7000-E L | Giant Defy Advanced S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 389 | 374 | −15 mm |
| Stack | 603 | 546 | −57 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73 | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 568 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 418 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1017 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 66 | not listed | |
| Standover | 823 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 530 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 380 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 197 | not listed |
Differences are the Giant Defy Advanced minus the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE 7000-E. Full charts: 2021 Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE 7000-E, 2023 Giant Defy Advanced.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE 7000-EGiant Defy Advanced
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 ENDURANCE 7000-E7000-E | Giant Defy AdvancedAdvanced 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE CF3 | Giant Defy |
| Fork | SCULTURA ENDURANCE CF3 DISC | Giant OverDrive |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra disc Di2 | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG700 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC X11 | KMC X-12 |
| Bottom bracket | SM-BB72-41B | Shimano press fit |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss P1850 Spline DB23 | Giant P-R2 Disc |
| Tire | Continental Grand Prix 4 Season | Giant Gavia Fondo 1 |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Rotor | Shimano RT800 | Tektro rotor |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CW | Giant Contact |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | Giant D-Fuse |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT CC | Giant Approach |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano FC-RS520 |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano RS520 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Giant Contact SL D-Fuse |
| Grips | not listed | Giant Stratus Lite 3.0 |
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