2023 Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp vs 2025 Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE
The XS is the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE size closest to your 49 Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp. 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 ENDURANCE
Compared with the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp in 49, the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE in XS places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −3 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +5 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp, 49Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp 49 | Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 363 | 366 | +3 mm |
| Stack | 555 | 552 | −3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.8 | 71 | +0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 523 | 524 | +1 mm |
| Chainstay length | 418 | 418 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 992 | 997 | +5 mm |
| BB height | 269 | not listed | |
| Standover | 719 | 734 | +15 mm |
| Seat tube length | 410 | 470 | +60 mm |
| Head tube length | 90 | 152 | +62 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 66 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 380 |
Differences are the Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE minus the Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp, 2025 Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Roubaix SL8 CompMerida SCULTURA ENDURANCE
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 | Specialized Roubaix SL8 CompSL8 Comp | Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE300 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized FACT 10R | Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE LITE |
| Fork | Specialized Future Shock 3.2 | SCULTURA ENDURANCE CF3 DISC |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | Shimano Tiaga disc |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | Shimano Tiagra |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | Shimano HG500 |
| Chain | Shimano 105 | KMC X10 |
| Crankset | Shimano 105 | Shimano Tiagra |
| Chainring | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano 105 | Shimano BB72 |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss G540 | not listed |
| Tire | S Works Mondo, S Works Mondo 2BR | Maxxis Detonator |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | Shimano Tiagra |
| Rotor | Shimano 105 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Hover | Merida EXPERT SLII |
| Stem | Specialized Future Stem | Merida TEAM CC III |
| Bar tape | Supacaz Super Sticky Kush | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized S-Works Pavé | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Specialized Body Geometry Power Sport | not listed |
| Rim | not listed | Merida EXPERT SLII |
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