2025 Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE GR vs 2026 Specialized Diverge Comp Alloy
The Specialized Diverge Comp Alloy size closest to your S is the 49. Compare the 49 instead
What changes on the Specialized Diverge Comp Alloy
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE GR in S, the Specialized Diverge Comp Alloy in 52 places the top of the head tube 13 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 30 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +13 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +30 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +12 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE GR, SSpecialized Diverge Comp Alloy, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE GR S | Specialized Diverge Comp Alloy 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 376 | 374 | −2 mm |
| Stack | 565 | 578 | +13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72 | 70.5 | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 538 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 418 | 430 | +12 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1001 | 1031 | +30 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 85 | +19 mm |
| Standover | 785 | 725 | −60 mm |
| Seat tube length | 490 | 430 | −60 mm |
| Fork length | 380 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 161 | 104 | −57 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Diverge Comp Alloy minus the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE GR. Full charts: 2025 Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE GR, 2026 Specialized Diverge Comp Alloy.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE GRSpecialized Diverge Comp Alloy
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 | Specialized Diverge Comp Alloy4 Comp Alloy |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE LITE | Specialized Diverge |
| Fork | SCULTURA ENDURANCE CF3 DISC | Specialized Future Shock 3.1 |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX400 | SRAM Apex |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX400 | SRAM Eagle Apex |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chain | KMC X10 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX600 | SRAM Apex |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB72 | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | Continental Terra Speed ProTection | Specialized Tracer |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano GRX400 | SRAM Apex, SRAM Apex AXS |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT GRII | Specialized Hover |
| Stem | Merida TEAM CC III | Specialized Future |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | Specialized Alloy |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss G540 |
| Grips | not listed | Supacaz Suave |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Power Sport |
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