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Merida Scultura Endurance 4000 vs Ribble Endurance SL Disc 105

Both are endurance bikes at a similar price. Here is what actually separates them.

The short answer

These two score within 1 point of each other for a typical all-round rider, so there is no single winner — the right one depends entirely on which of the differences below you care about.

Merida

Scultura Endurance 4000

78% for a typical rider

£1,799 at Tredz

£101 under RRP. Free UK delivery over £20
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Ribble

Endurance SL Disc 105

77% for a typical rider

£1,999 at Ribble

Direct only — custom build options
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What actually separates them

Price
The Merida Scultura Endurance 4000 is £99 cheaper — £1,900 against £1,999.
Weight
The Ribble Endurance SL Disc 105 is 0.2kg lighter, which you notice on long climbs more than anywhere else.
Riding position
The Merida Scultura Endurance 4000 sits you more upright (1.54 stack-to-reach against 1.51). The Ribble Endurance SL Disc 105 is the more aggressive of the two — quicker if you can hold it, harder work if you cannot.
Tyre clearance
The Merida Scultura Endurance 4000 takes 35mm tyres against 32mm — the single most common thing buyers wish they had more of.

Side by side

Spec Scultura Endurance 4000 Endurance SL Disc 105
Price £1,900 £1,999
Weight 8.8 kg 8.6 kg
Frame carbon carbon
Groupset Shimano 105 R7100 mechanical Shimano 105 R7100 mechanical
Stack / reach 1.54 1.51
Tyre clearance 35 mm 32 mm
Lowest gear 27 in 27 in
Mudguard mounts Yes Yes
Comfort 63 52
Speed 50 58
Climbing 63 65
Value 58 55

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