2025 Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE RIVAL-EDITION vs 2023 Giant Defy Advanced
The S is the Giant Defy Advanced size closest to your XL 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 Giant Defy Advanced
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE RIVAL-EDITION 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
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- Chainstays
- n/a
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The two frames
Only the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE RIVAL-EDITION 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 RIVAL-EDITION 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 | 852 | 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 RIVAL-EDITION. Full charts: 2025 Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE RIVAL-EDITION, 2023 Giant Defy Advanced.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE RIVAL-EDITIONGiant 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 RIVAL-EDITIONRIVAL-EDITION | Giant Defy AdvancedAdvanced 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE CF3 II | Giant Defy |
| Fork | SCULTURA ENDURANCE CF3 DISC | Giant OverDrive |
| Shifter | SRAM Rival eTap AXS HRD | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Rival eTAP AXS | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Cassette | SRAM XG 1250 D1 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | SRAM Rival 12s | KMC X-12 |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival eTap AXS | Shimano FC-RS520 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM Press Fit DUB | Shimano press fit |
| Wheelset | Vision Team 35 Clincher Disc Centerlock | Giant P-R2 Disc |
| Tire | Maxxis Refuse | Giant Gavia Fondo 1 |
| Brake | SRAM ED Rival eTap AXS | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Rotor | SRAM Centerlock Paceline | Tektro rotor |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT SLII | Giant Contact SL D-Fuse |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT SL 2P II | Giant Contact |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano RS520 |
| Grips | not listed | Giant Stratus Lite 3.0 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Giant D-Fuse |
| Saddle | not listed | Giant Approach |
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