2024 Ribble Endurance SL R Sport vs 2026 Merida SCULTURA 10K
The 3XS is the Merida SCULTURA 10K size closest to your XS Ribble Endurance SL R Sport. 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 Merida SCULTURA 10K
Compared with the Ribble Endurance SL R Sport in XS, the Merida SCULTURA 10K in 3XS places the top of the head tube 14 mm higher and 9 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +14 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −9 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −3 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −7 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Ribble Endurance SL R Sport, XSMerida SCULTURA 10K, 3XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Ribble Endurance SL R Sport XS | Merida SCULTURA 10K 3XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 382 | 373 | −9 mm |
| Stack | 498 | 512 | +14 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 70.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 75.5 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 520 | 505 | −15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 415 | 408 | −7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 982 | 979 | −3 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 400 | −70 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | 100 | −10 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 70 | |
| Standover | not listed | 700 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 385 |
Differences are the Merida SCULTURA 10K minus the Ribble Endurance SL R Sport. Full charts: 2024 Ribble Endurance SL R Sport, 2026 Merida SCULTURA 10K.
Where each sits in its class
Ribble Endurance SL R SportMerida SCULTURA 10K
Each bike is ranked against the other road 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 | Ribble Endurance SL R SportSport | Merida SCULTURA 10K10K |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Ribble Endurance SL R | Merida SCULTURA CF5 V |
| Fork | Ribble Endurance SL | Merida SCULTURA CF5 disc |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 Di2 | SRAM RED AXS |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 Di2 | SRAM Red AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | SRAM XG 1290 E1 |
| Chain | Shimano HG601 | SRAM Red E1 |
| Crankset | Shimano 105 | SRAM RED AXS |
| Chainring | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Mavic Ksyrium 30 | Zipp 353 NSW Tubeless |
| Tire | Pirelli P Zero | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano 105 Di2 | SRAM Red AXS |
| Handlebar | Ribble Level 5 integrated | Merida TEAM SL 1P |
| Seatpost | Ribble SL Carbon | not listed |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Model X | Prologo Nago R4 PAS |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM Press Fit DUB |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM Paceline X Centerlock |
| Stem | not listed | Merida TEAM ONE-PIECE |
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