Bike Comparison
The CUBE ATTAIN GTC SL, Merida SCULTURA 5000, and Giant TCR Advanced Disc 2, Pro Compact are all carbon frame road bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. The SCULTURA 5000 has better components, while the TCR Advanced Disc 2, Pro Compact has higher gearing. Explore the differences below.
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| MSRP | ($2,363) | ($2,558) | $3,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec Level | |||
| Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
| Category | Endurance | Race | Race |
| Weight | 19.2 lbs | ||
| Frame | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
| Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Wheel Size | 700c | 700c | 700c |
| Clearance | 32c | ||
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
| Groupset | Ultegra | Ultegra, Shimano | 105 |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 | 2 × 11 | 2 × 11 |
| Seatpost | Rigid | Rigid | Rigid |
| Brand Site | cube.eu | merida-bikes.com | giant-bicycles.com |
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CUBE ATTAIN GTC SL
Merida SCULTURA 5000
Giant TCR Advanced Disc 2, Pro Compact
| Frame | GTC Monocoque Twin Mold Technology, Flat Mount Disc, Road Comfort Geometry, AXH, 12x142mm | SCULTURA CF3 V, material: carbon, 700x30C max. wheelsize, 100x12/ 142x12mm axle standard, Pressfit 86,5 | Advanced-Grade Composite, disc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fork | CUBE CSL Race Disc, Full Carbon, 1 1/8" - 1 1/4" Tapered, Flat Mount, 12x100mm | SCULTURA CF3 Disc, material: carbon, 700x30C max. wheelsize | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc |
| Rear Shock | N/A | ||
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano SM-BB71-41B, 86mm Pressfit | BB86/BB92, 86mm, press-fit | Shimano, press fit |
| Headset | VP, Top Integrated 1 1/8", Bottom Integrated 1 1/4" | FSA ACR | |
| Stem | Newmen Evolution 318.4, 31.8mm | Giant Contact XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:110mm, L:110mm, XL:120mm | |
| Handlebar | Newmen Evolution Wing Bar | MERIDA EXPERT SL, material: aluminium, 380mm(XXS), 400mm (XS-S), 420mm (M), 440mm (L-XL) | Giant Contact XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm |
| Saddle | Natural Fit Venec | MERIDA EXPERT SL, V-mount, incl. MERIDA minitool | Giant Approach |
| Seatpost | Newmen Evolution, 27.2mm | MERIDA EXPERT CC, 27.2mm diameter, 15mm setback, Carbon | Giant Variant, composite, -5/+15mm offset |
| Pedals | N/A | ||
| Grips | Stratus Lite 2.0 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra RD-R8000-DGS, 11-Speed | Shimano Ultegra, GS | Shimano 105 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra FD-R8000-BM, 31.8mm | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano 105 |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra FC-R8000, Hollowtech II, 50x34T, 170mm | Shimano RS510, 50-34 teeth, 165 mm-XXS/XS, 170 mm-S, 172.5 mm-M, 175 mm-L/XL | Shimano 105, 36/52 XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra ST-R8020 | Shimano Ultegra Disc | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-R7000, 11-32T | Shimano CS-R7000, 11-30 teeth, 11 speed | Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11x30 |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG600-11 | KMC X11 | KMC X11EL-1 |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra BR-R8070, Hydr. Disc Brake, Flat Mount (160/160) | Shimano Ultegra, Hydraulic Disc | Shimano 105 hydraulic, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]140mm |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano 105 hydraulic |
| Rims | Fulcrum Racing 77 DB | MERIDA EXPERT SL, 17mm inner width, 22mm height, material: aluminium | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spokes | Double Butted Black stainless | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset | |
| Front Hub | VP CLK170F, 100x12mm width front hub, 28 spoke holes, Centerlock | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle | |
| Rear Hub | VP CLK270R, 142x12mm width rear hub, 28 spoke holes, Centerlock | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle | |
| Tires | Conti Grand Sport Race SL, 28-622 | Continental Ultra Sport III, 700x28C, fold | Giant Course 1, tubeless, 700x25c (28mm), folding |
| Disk Rotors | Shimano RT54, 160mm |