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Giant Defy Advanced 0 vs Merida Scultura

Giant Defy Advanced 0, side view

Giant

Defy Advanced 0

Merida Scultura, side view

Merida

Scultura

High endEnduranceCarbon700c2027
High endCarbon700c2027

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 10 differences, line by line.

Giant Defy Advanced 0, side viewGiantGiant Defy Advanced 0
Merida Scultura, side viewMeridaMerida Scultura

At a glance

Key specs2 differences
Model yearSame for all 2027 2027
Weight 8.4 kg –Not given
FrameSame for all Carbon
As printed

Advanced-grade Composite, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc

 Carbon
As printed

SCULTURA CF3 V, carbon

Wheelset 700c · Giant SLR 2 40 Carbon Disc WheelSystem 700c · Vision SC 45 i23 Disc
As printed

Vision SC 45 i23 Disc, carbon

Drivetrain 2×12 –Not given
GroupsetSame for all Shimano 105 Di2 Shimano 105 Di2
As printed

Shimano 105 Di2, GS, electronic, 12-speed

Brake model Shimano 105 hydraulic Shimano 105, 2 pistons, hydrauliques
Seatpost–Not given MERIDA EXPERT SL

Prices

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Giant Defy Advanced 0

Giant Defy Advanced 0

Merida Scultura

Merida Scultura

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Character

The bike at a glance: the ground it is made for, how it handles, its gears and its equipment, beside the other bikes of its kind.

  • Defy Advanced 0 · Road bike rather for smooth ground, neutral handling, rather high equipment.
  • Scultura · Road bike made for very smooth ground, very nimble, average gearing, rather high equipment.
Terrain
Giant Defy Advanced 0 38%Merida Scultura 12%1 bike3 bikes1 bike · Merida Scultura1 bike2 bikes2 bikes4 bikes · Giant Defy Advanced 03 bikes1 bike1 bike3 bikes6 bikes1 bike1 bike
EasyDemanding
Handling
Giant Defy Advanced 0 53%Merida Scultura 2%2 bikes · Merida Scultura3 bikes2 bikes1 bike5 bikes1 bike1 bike3 bikes2 bikes · Giant Defy Advanced 01 bike1 bike6 bikes3 bikes1 bike1 bike1 bike1 bike
NimbleStable

Gearing

Speed in the lowest and the highest gear at 90 rpm: lower on the left climbs easier, higher on the right goes faster.

  • Merida Scultura12 km/h - 52 km/h
Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)
Giant Defy Advanced 0Merida Sculturaother endurance road bikes

Components and specs

Every spec line by line; the higher range of a component is marked. The technical groups are folded.

Ride type
Ride type Endurance
As printed

Best For: Endurance

–Not given
Frame and fork1 difference
ForkSame for all Carbon
As printed

Advanced-grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc

 Carbon
Frame weight–Not given 997 g
Max tyre clearance 40 mm Best of the comparison 30 mm −10 mm
Axles Thru-axles
As printed

12x142mm thru-axle

–Not given
Bottom bracket–Not given Pressfit 86.5
As printed

Shimano SM-BB71-41B, Pressfit 86.5

Seatpost diameter–Not given 27.2 mm
Drivetrain3 differences
Groupset brandSame for all Shimano
As printed

Shimano 105 Di2

 Shimano
As printed

Shimano 105 Di2

ShiftingSame for all Electronic, wired
As printed

Shifters: Shimano 105 Di2

 Electronic, wired
Chainrings 2 °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Gears at the backSame for all 12 12
Chainring teeth Shimano 105 34/50 Shimano 105 R7100, 50-34
Cassette Shimano 105 11x36 Shimano 105 R7101, 11-34
As printed

Shimano 105 R7101, 11-34T, 12-speed

Rear derailleurSame for all Shimano 105 Di2 °Value not published by the brand Shimano 105 Di2
Shifters Shimano 105 Di2 °Value not published by the brand Shimano 105 disc Di2
Power meter fitted no –Not given
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc
As printed

Shimano 105 hydraulic

 Hydraulic disc
As printed

Shimano 105, 2-piston, hydraulic

Front rotorSame for all 160 mm 160 mm
Rear rotorSame for all 160 mm 160 mm
Wheels and tyres3 differences
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29"
As printed

Giant Gavia Fondo 0, tubeless, 700x32c (33.5mm)

 700c / 29"
RimsSame for all Carbon
As printed

Giant SLR 2 40 Carbon Disc WheelSystem

 Carbon
Rim depth 40 mm 45 mm +5 mm
Rim inner width–Not given 23 mm
Tubeless readySame for all yes yes
Tyres Giant Gavia Fondo 0, tubeless, 700x32c (33.5mm) Continental Grand Prix TR 700x28C
As printed

Continental Grand Prix TR, 700x28C, folding

Tyre width fitted 32 mm 28 mm −4 mm
Cockpit and seatpost1 difference
Handlebar width 430 mm 400 mm −30 mm
Handlebar–Not given MERIDA EXPERT SL II
Stem–Not given FSA SMR-II
Seatpost model–Not given MERIDA EXPERT SL
Weight
Weighed in size M –Not given

° Value not published by the brand

Geometry

A size per bike (the nearest to the first one's at first), the differences measured from the reference bike.

Scultura · M
  • Scultura · M

Stack and reach

520530540550560570580590360370380390400410420430↖ UprightAggressive ↘Reach (mm)Stack (mm)Scultura · M — Reach (mm) 395 · Stack (mm) 557
  • Scultura · M Scultura · M — Reach (mm) 395 · Stack (mm) 557
Geometry
Size–Not given M
Reach–Not given 395 mm
Stack–Not given 557 mm
Top tube (effective)–Not given 560 mm
Seat tube–Not given 501 mm
Head tube–Not given 140 mm
Head angle–Not given 73.5°
Seat angle–Not given 73.5°
Chainstays–Not given 408 mm
Wheelbase–Not given 990 mm
Front centre–Not given 591 mm
Standover–Not given 782 mm
BB drop–Not given 66 mm
BB height–Not given 270 mm
Fork offset–Not given 45 mm
Trail–Not given 53 mm

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Giant Defy Advanced 0 and Merida Scultura come with?

Giant Defy Advanced 0: Shimano 105 Di2. Merida Scultura: Shimano 105 Di2.

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