2026 Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE GR 700 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 700 in S, the Cannondale Super X in 46 places the top of the head tube 50 mm lower and 11 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −50 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −11 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −3 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −2.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +4 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE GR 700, SCannondale Super X, 46Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE GR 700 S | Cannondale Super X 46 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 376 | 365 | −11 mm |
| Stack | 565 | 515 | −50 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72 | 70 | −2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74.3 | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 538 | 510 | −28 mm |
| Chainstay length | 418 | 422 | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1001 | 998 | −3 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 77 | +11 mm |
| Standover | 752 | 746 | −6 mm |
| Seat tube length | 490 | 449 | −41 mm |
| Fork length | 380 | 400 | +20 mm |
| Head tube length | 161 | 86 | −75 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 283 |
Differences are the Cannondale Super X minus the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE GR 700. Full charts: 2026 Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE GR 700, 2026 Cannondale Super X.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE GR 700Cannondale 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 GR 700700 | Cannondale Super X1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE LITE | Cannondale SuperX |
| Fork | Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE CF3 DISC | SuperX |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX820 | SRAM Force AXS |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX820 | SRAM Force XPLR AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano HG710-12 | SRAM Force XPLR XG-1371 |
| Chain | Shimano M6100-12 | SRAM Force |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX610 | SRAM Force XPLR AXS |
| Tire | Continental Terra Speed ProTection 35mm | Vittoria Terreno T50 |
| Brake | Shimano GRX400 | SRAM Force AXS |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT54 | 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 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| 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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