2025 Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE vs 2023 Giant Defy Advanced
The S is the Giant Defy Advanced size closest to your XL Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE. 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 in XL, the Giant Defy Advanced in S places the top of the head tube 83 mm lower and 23 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −83 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −23 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
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- Head angle
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Chainstays
- n/a
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The two frames
Only the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE 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 XL | Giant Defy Advanced S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 397 | 374 | −23 mm |
| Stack | 629 | 546 | −83 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5 | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 583 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 418 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1026 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 66 | not listed | |
| Standover | 818 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 560 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 380 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 222 | not listed |
Differences are the Giant Defy Advanced minus the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE. Full charts: 2025 Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE, 2023 Giant Defy Advanced.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCEGiant 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 ENDURANCE300 | Giant Defy AdvancedAdvanced 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE LITE | Giant Defy |
| Fork | SCULTURA ENDURANCE CF3 DISC | Giant OverDrive |
| Shifter | Shimano Tiaga disc | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG500 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC X10 | KMC X-12 |
| Crankset | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano FC-RS520 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB72 | Shimano press fit |
| Tire | Maxxis Detonator | Giant Gavia Fondo 1 |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT SLII | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Tektro rotor |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT SLII | Giant Contact SL D-Fuse |
| Stem | Merida TEAM CC III | Giant Contact |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Giant D-Fuse |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano RS520 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Giant P-R2 Disc |
| Grips | not listed | Giant Stratus Lite 3.0 |
| Saddle | not listed | Giant Approach |
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