2023 Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE vs 2025 Giant Contend
The Giant Contend size closest to your S is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Giant Contend
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −16 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE is drawn. The Giant Contend numbers we have for size XS are missing the stack, seat angle and chainstay length.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE S | Giant Contend XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 376 | 372 | −4 mm |
| Stack | 565 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 72 | 71 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 538 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 418 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1001 | 985 | −16 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 75 | +9 mm |
| Standover | 785 | 720 | −65 mm |
| Seat tube length | 490 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 380 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 161 | 123 | −38 mm |
| BB height | not listed | not listed |
Differences are the Giant Contend minus the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE. Full charts: 2023 Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE, 2025 Giant Contend.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCEGiant Contend
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted
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 ENDURANCE6000 | Giant Contend3 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE CF3 | Giant ALUXX |
| Fork | SCULTURA ENDURANCE CF3 DISC | Giant OverDrive |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 disc Di2 | Shimano Claris |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 Di2 | Shimano Claris |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7100 | Shimano CS-HG50 Deore |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M6100-12 | KMC Z72 |
| Crankset | Shimano 105 | FSA Tempo |
| Bottom bracket | SM-BB71-41B | FSA cartridge |
| Tire | Maxxis Detonator | CST Sprint |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | Tektro TK-B177 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT64 | not listed |
| Stem | FSA SMR ACR | Giant Sport |
| Headset | FSA ACR | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | Giant D-Fuse |
| Chainring | not listed | FSA Tempo |
| Pedals | not listed | Platform |
| Wheelset | not listed | Giant S-R3 |
| Rim | not listed | Giant S-R3 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Giant Connect |
| Grips | not listed | Velo cork tape |
| Bar tape | not listed | Velo Cork |
| Saddle | not listed | Giant Approach |
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