2024 Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE RIVAL-EDITION vs 2023 Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp
The 52 is the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp size closest to your S Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE RIVAL-EDITION. 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 Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE RIVAL-EDITION in S, the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp in 52 places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −6 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −3 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE RIVAL-EDITION, SSpecialized Roubaix SL8 Comp, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE RIVAL-EDITION S | Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 376 | 370 | −6 mm |
| Stack | 565 | 570 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72 | 71.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 538 | 534 | −4 mm |
| Chainstay length | 418 | 418 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1001 | 998 | −3 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | not listed | |
| Standover | 785 | 747 | −38 mm |
| Seat tube length | 490 | 446 | −44 mm |
| Fork length | 380 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 161 | 105 | −56 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 269 |
Differences are the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp minus the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE RIVAL-EDITION. Full charts: 2024 Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE RIVAL-EDITION, 2023 Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE RIVAL-EDITIONSpecialized Roubaix SL8 Comp
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 RIVAL-EDITIONRIVAL-EDITION | Specialized Roubaix SL8 CompSL8 Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE CF3 II | Specialized FACT 10R |
| Fork | SCULTURA ENDURANCE CF3 DISC | Specialized Future Shock 3.2 |
| Shifter | SRAM Rival eTap AXS HRD | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Rival eTAP AXS | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | SRAM XG1250 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | SRAM Rival | Shimano 105 |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival eTap AXS | Shimano 105 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM Press Fit DUB | Shimano 105 |
| Wheelset | Fulcrum Racing 600 DB | DT Swiss G540 |
| Tire | Maxxis Refuse | S Works Mondo, S Works Mondo 2BR |
| Brake | SRAM Rival eTap AXS | Shimano 105 |
| Rotor | SRAM Paceline | Shimano 105 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT SLII | Specialized Hover |
| Stem | FSA SMR ACR | Specialized Future Stem |
| Headset | FSA ACR | not listed |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Bar tape | not listed | Supacaz Super Sticky Kush |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized S-Works Pavé |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Body Geometry Power Sport |
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