2026 Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE GR vs 2026 Cannondale Super X
The Cannondale Super X size closest to your S is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Cannondale Super X
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE GR in S, the Cannondale Super X in 56 places the top of the head tube 10 mm higher and 9 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 33 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +10 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +9 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +33 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +4 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE GR, SCannondale Super X, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE GR S | Cannondale Super X 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 376 | 385 | +9 mm |
| Stack | 565 | 575 | +10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72 | 71 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 73.3 | −0.7° |
| Effective top tube | 538 | 558 | +20 mm |
| Chainstay length | 418 | 422 | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1001 | 1034 | +33 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 69 | +3 mm |
| Standover | 752 | 832 | +80 mm |
| Seat tube length | 490 | 546 | +56 mm |
| Fork length | 380 | 400 | +20 mm |
| Head tube length | 161 | 153 | −8 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 290 |
Differences are the Cannondale Super X minus the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE GR. Full charts: 2026 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 GR200 | Cannondale Super X1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE LITE | Cannondale SuperX |
| Fork | Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE CF3 DISC | SuperX |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES | SRAM Force AXS |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES | SRAM Force XPLR AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano LG300-9 | SRAM Force XPLR XG-1371 |
| Chain | KMC XGlide | SRAM Force |
| Crankset | Shimano CUES | SRAM Force XPLR AXS |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano SM-BB71-41B | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | Kenda Tanwall 35mm | Vittoria Terreno T50 |
| Brake | Shimano CUES | 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 COMP CC | Cannondale C1 |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Force XPLR AXS |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss GRC 1400 DICUT |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 240 |
| Rim | not listed | DT Swiss GRC 1400 DICUT |
| 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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