2025 Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE GR vs 2026 Cannondale Super X
The 51 is the Cannondale Super X size closest to your 4XS Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE GR. 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 Cannondale Super X
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE GR in 4XS, the Cannondale Super X in 51 places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 11 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +7 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +11 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +15 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +4 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE GR, 4XSCannondale Super X, 51Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE GR 4XS | Cannondale Super X 51 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 360 | 371 | +11 mm |
| Stack | 528 | 535 | +7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 71 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74.3 | −0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 507 | 521 | +14 mm |
| Chainstay length | 418 | 422 | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 990 | 1005 | +15 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 72 | +2 mm |
| Standover | 656 | 782 | +126 mm |
| Seat tube length | 380 | 488 | +108 mm |
| Fork length | 380 | 400 | +20 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 108 | −17 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 288 |
Differences are the Cannondale Super X minus the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE GR. Full charts: 2025 Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE GR, 2026 Cannondale Super X.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE GRCannondale Super X
Each bike is ranked against the other gravel 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 GR500 | Cannondale Super X1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE LITE | Cannondale SuperX |
| Fork | SCULTURA ENDURANCE CF3 DISC | SuperX |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX400 | SRAM Force AXS |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX400 | SRAM Force XPLR AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 | SRAM Force XPLR XG-1371 |
| Chain | KMC X10 | SRAM Force |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX600 | SRAM Force XPLR AXS |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB72 | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | Continental Terra Speed ProTection | Vittoria Terreno T50 |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT CC | DT Swiss GRC 1400 DICUT |
| Brake | Shimano GRX400 | SRAM Force AXS |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | SRAM CenterLine X |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT GRII | Cannondale SystemBar |
| Stem | Merida TEAM CC III | Cannondale SystemBar |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | Cannondale C1 |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Force XPLR AXS |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss GRC 1400 DICUT |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 240 |
| Grips | not listed | Cannondale Bar Tape |
| Bar tape | not listed | Cannondale Tape |
| Headset | not listed | Cannondale integrated |
| Saddle | not listed | fizik Vento Argo X3 |
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