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    Category
    EnduranceEnduranceEndurance
    Weight
    20.1 lbs21.8 lbs18.7 lbs
    4.7
    4.7
    4.7
    CarbonCarbonCarbon
    Fork
    CarbonCarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c700c
    Clearance
    38c35c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    105, Shimano105105
    Drivetrain
    2 × 112 × 112 × 11
    Brand Site

    giant-bicycles.com

    trekbikes.com

    merida-bikes.com

    Summary
    The Giant Defy, Advanced 2, Trek Domane SL 5, and Merida SCULTURA ENDURANCE 4000 are all carbon frame endurance bikes with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Defy, Advanced 2
    Domane SL 5
    SCULTURA ENDURANCE 4000
    Other Endurance bikes
    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    39 mph

    Defy, Advanced 2

    39 mph

    Domane SL 5

    39 mph

    SCULTURA ENDURANCE 4000

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Advanced-Grade Composite, disc

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    ColorsCarbon; Concrete

    500 Series OCLV Carbon, front and rear IsoSpeed, internal storage, tapered head tube, internal cable routing, 3S chain keeper, DuoTrap S-compatible, mudguard mounts, flat-mount disc, 142x12 mm thru axle

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    ColorsCarbon; Concrete

    SCULTURA ENDURANCE CF3, material: carbon, 700x35C max./ 700x32C (with fender) max. wheelsize, 100x12/ 142x12mm axle standard, BB86 bottom bracket standard

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    ColorsCarbon; Concrete

    Fork

    Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc

    Domane SL carbon, tapered carbon steerer, internal brake routing, mudguard mounts, flat-mount disc, 12x100 mm thru axle

    SCULTURA ENDURANCE CF3 DISC, material: carbon, 700x35C max. wheelsize

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano, press fit

    Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing

    SM-BB71-41B, Pressfit 86.5

    Headset

    MERIDA-8151 Semi integrated HS

    Stem

    Giant Contact

    Size: 44, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 60 mm length; Size: 47, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 70 mm length; Size: 50, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length; Size: 52, 54, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length; Size: 56, 58, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 100 mm length; Size: 56, 58, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm clamp, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 100 mm length; Size: 60, 62, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 110 mm length; Size: 60, 62, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm clamp, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 110 mm length

    MERIDA EXPERT CW, 31.8mm diameter, material: aluminium, -8° stem angle, 80 mm-XXS, 90 mm-XS, 100 mm-S-M, 110 mm-L, 120 mm-XL

    Handlebar

    Giant Contact SL D-Fuse

    Size: 44, 47, Bontrager Comp VR-S, alloy, 31.8 mm, 81 mm reach, 118 mm drop, 36 cm width; Size: 50, Bontrager Comp VR-S, alloy, 31.8 mm, 81 mm reach, 118 mm drop, 38 cm width; Size: 52, Bontrager Comp VR-S, alloy, 31.8 mm, 81 mm reach, 118 mm drop, 40 cm width; Size: 54, 56, Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8 mm, 100 mm reach, 124 mm drop, 42 cm width; Size: 58, 60, 62, Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8 mm, 100 mm reach, 124 mm drop, 44 cm width

    MERIDA EXPERT SL, material: aluminium, 380mm(XXS), 400mm (XS-S), 420mm (M-L), 440mm (L-XL)

    Saddle

    Giant Approach, UniClip accessory mount

    Size: 44, 47, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, Bontrager Arvada Comp, steel rails, 138 mm width; Size: 50, 52, 58, Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width

    MERIDA COMP SL, V-mount, incl. MERIDA minitool

    Seatpost

    Giant D-Fuse, composite

    Size: 44, 47, 50, 52, 54, 56, Bontrager carbon internal seat mast cap, integrated light mount, 20 mm offset, short length; Size: 58, 60, 62, Bontrager carbon internal seat mast cap, integrated light mount, 20 mm offset, tall length

    MERIDA EXPERT CC, 27.2mm diameter, 15mm setback, Carbon

    Pedals

    N/A

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano 105

    Shimano 105 R7000, long cage, 34T max cog

    Shimano 105, GS

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano 105

    Shimano 105 R7000, braze-on

    Shimano 105

    Crank

    Shimano RS510, 34/50

    Size: 44, 47, Shimano 105 R7000, 50/34 (compact), 165 mm length; Size: 50, 52, Shimano 105 R7000, 50/34 (compact), 170 mm length; Size: 54, 56, Shimano 105 R7000, 50/34 (compact), 172.5 mm length; Size: 58, 60, 62, Shimano 105 R7000, 50/34 (compact), 175 mm length

    Shimano 105, 50-34 teeth, 165mm-XXS, 170 mm-XS/S, 172.5 mm-M, 175 mm-L/XL

    Shifters

    Shimano 105

    Size: 44, 47, 50, 52, Shimano 105 R7025, short-reach lever, 11-speed; Size: 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, Shimano 105 R7020, 11-speed

    Shimano 105 disc

    Cassette

    Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11x34

    Shimano 105 HG700-11, 11-34, 11-speed

    Shimano CS-HG700, 11-34 teeth, 11 speed

    Chain

    KMC X11EL-1

    Shimano 105 HG601, 11-speed

    KMC X11

    Brakes

    Shimano 105 hydraulic (F:160mm, R:140mm)

    Shimano 105 hydraulic disc

    Shimano 105, Hydraulic disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano 105 hydraulic

    Shimano 105

    Wheels
    Rims

    Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset

    Bontrager Affinity Disc, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21 mm width, Presta valve

    MERIDA EXPERT SL, 17mm inner width, 22mm height, material: aluminium, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)

    Spokes

    Sapim Race

    14 g stainless steel, black

    Double Butted Black stainless

    Front Hub

    Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, 100x12 mm thru axle

    VP CLK170F / VP CLK270R, 100x12mm width front hub, 28 spoke holes, Centerlock, 142x12mm width rear hub, 28 spoke holes, Centerlock

    Rear Hub

    Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, CenterLock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12 mm thru axle

    VP CLK170F / VP CLK270R, 100x12mm width front hub, 28 spoke holes, Centerlock, 142x12mm width rear hub, 28 spoke holes, Centerlock

    Tires

    Giant Gavia Fondo 1, tubeless, 700x32c, folding

    Size: 44, 47, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, Bontrager R1 Hard-Case Lite, wire bead, 60 tpi, 700x32 mm; Size: 50, 52, 58, Bontrager R1 Hard-Case Lite, wire bead, 60 tpi, 700x32 c

    Front: Maxxis Detonator, 700x32C, fold, Rear: Maxxis Detonator, 700x32C, fold

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano RT70, CentreLock, 160 mm

    Shimano RT54, 160mm

    Accessories
    Fenders

    Compatible with RGX 38 fender (sold separately)

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