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2026 Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE GR 700 vs 2026 Specialized Diverge Comp Alloy

The 49 is the Specialized Diverge Comp Alloy size closest to your S Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE GR 700. 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 Specialized Diverge Comp Alloy

Compared with the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE GR 700 in S, the Specialized Diverge Comp Alloy in 49 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 11 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−2 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
−11 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
+18 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−2.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+12 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2026 Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE GR 700 (S) and 2026 Specialized Diverge Comp Alloy (49), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE GR 700 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Diverge Comp Alloy is the colored outline on top.J 1001

Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE GR 700, SSpecialized Diverge Comp Alloy, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementMerida SCULTURA ENDURANCE GR 700 SSpecialized Diverge Comp Alloy 49Difference
Reach376365−11 mm
Stack565563−2 mm
Head tube angle7270−2.0°
Seat tube angle7474.5+0.5°
Effective top tube538not listed
Chainstay length418430+12 mm
Wheelbase10011019+18 mm
BB drop6685+19 mm
Standover752700−52 mm
Seat tube length490400−90 mm
Fork length380not listed
Head tube length16190−71 mm

Differences are the Specialized Diverge Comp Alloy minus the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE GR 700. Full charts: 2026 Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE GR 700, 2026 Specialized Diverge Comp Alloy.

Where each sits in its class

Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE GR 700Specialized Diverge Comp Alloy

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartMerida SCULTURA ENDURANCE GR 700700Specialized Diverge Comp Alloy4 Comp Alloy
FrameMerida SCULTURA ENDURANCE LITESpecialized Diverge
ForkMerida SCULTURA ENDURANCE CF3 DISCSpecialized Future Shock 3.1
ShifterShimano GRX820SRAM Apex
DerailleurShimano GRX820SRAM Eagle Apex
CassetteShimano HG710-12SRAM SX Eagle
ChainShimano M6100-12SRAM NX Eagle
CranksetShimano GRX610SRAM Apex
TireContinental Terra Speed ProTection 35mmSpecialized Tracer
BrakeShimano GRX400SRAM Apex, SRAM Apex AXS
RotorShimano SM-RT54not listed
HandlebarMerida EXPERT GRIISpecialized Hover
StemMerida TEAM CC IIISpecialized Future
SeatpostMerida COMP CCSpecialized Alloy
Bottom bracketnot listedSRAM DUB
Wheelsetnot listedDT Swiss G540
Gripsnot listedSupacaz Suave
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Power Sport

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