Merida Performance Road

Alternatives to Merida Scultura

Chinese frame alternatives with similar geometry to the Merida Scultura. Compare stack, reach, and handling characteristics.

Similarity is based on frame geometry only (stack, reach, head tube angle, seat tube angle, chainstay length, wheelbase, BB drop). It does not account for frame appearance, build quality, carbon layup, carbon grade, stiffness, weight, or finish.

TAVELO ArowPerformance Road
89%Tavelo
TAVELO Arow 1157g 32mm
XS → 48089% Compare
= Stack, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle
Reach, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
$1,650
TAVELO Arow ULTRALIGHT EditionPerformance Road
89%Tavelo
XS → 48089% Compare
= Stack, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle
Reach, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
$2,150
QUICK PRO AR:OnePerformance Road
83%Quick Pro
XS → M83% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay
Stack, Reach, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
$1,672
Winspace T1600Performance Road
82%Winspace
Winspace T1600 1089g 32mm
XS → 49082% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Trail
Stack, Reach, Chainstay, Wheelbase, BB Drop, Top Tube
$2,100
Winspace M6 (Frameset)Performance Road
82%Winspace
XS → M82% Compare
= Seat Tube Angle
Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
$1,499
TanTan TT-R18Performance Road
81%TanTan
TanTan TT-R18 1052g 32mm
XS → M81% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, BB Drop
Stack, Reach, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube, TT Slope
$479
Winspace SLC5.0Performance Road
81%Winspace
XS → M81% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle
Stack, Reach, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, TT Slope
$2,800
Voicevelo VFV ECHO AeroPerformance Road
80%Voice Velo
XS → M / 5280% Compare
= Reach, BB Drop
Stack, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube
$1,399 - $1,699
TRIFOX X10 Carbon Road Bike FramPerformance Road
79%Trifox
XS → S79% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle
Stack, Reach, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
$469
LTK266-D--SLPerformance Road
76%Long Teng
LTK266-D--SL 760g 35mm
XS → M76% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Trail
Stack, Reach, Chainstay, Wheelbase, BB Drop, Top Tube
QUICK PRO ER:ONEPerformance Road
76%Quick Pro
XS → 49076% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Trail, BB Drop
Stack, Reach, Wheelbase, Top Tube, TT Slope
$1,999 - $2,199
Speeder Cycling Carbon Integrated Road Disc Frameset (SC-R55D)Performance Road
75%Speeder Cycling
XS → 48075% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Chainstay
Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
TAVELO ArdenPerformance Road
75%Tavelo
XS → 47575% Compare
= Seat Tube Angle
Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
Hygge S-Aura 2026 UCI Approved Frameset (UD Laser)Performance Road
74%Hygge
XS → S74% Compare
= Head Tube Angle
Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
$1,399
Winspace SLC3.0Performance Road
74%Winspace
Winspace SLC3.0 820g 32mm
XS → M74% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Top Tube
Stack, Reach, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, TT Slope
$1,780
Bigrock AeroPerformance Road
74%Bigrock
Bigrock Aero 920g 30mm
XS → 5174% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Top Tube
Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, TT Slope
$1,380
Mondince FM126Performance Road
73%Mondince
XS → 5273% Compare
= Seat Tube Angle, TT Slope
Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
$765
OG-EVKIN LOONGPerformance Road
73%OG-EVKIN
OG-EVKIN LOONG 1520g 30mm
XS → M73% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle
Stack, Reach, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
$1,400
Dengfu R12 DISCPerformance Road
73%Deng Fu
XS → 5273% Compare
= Reach, Head Tube Angle, Chainstay
Stack, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
$1,899
TanTan FM025Performance Road
73%TanTan
TanTan FM025 938g 32mm
XS → M73% Compare
= Seat Tube Angle
Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
$569
ALVAS Climax CX5Performance Road
70%Alvas
XS → S70% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay
Stack, Reach, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
ICAN Cycling Flyee (Triaero)Performance Road
70%ICAN (Triaero)
XS → 50cm70% Compare
= Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay
Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
€775

FAQ — Merida Scultura (XS)

What are cheap alternatives to the Merida Scultura (XS)?

These Chinese-made carbon frames offer similar geometry to the Merida Scultura (XS) at a fraction of the price:

What frames have the most similar geometry to the Merida Scultura (XS)?

The TAVELO Arow is the closest match to the Merida Scultura (XS) with a 89% geometry similarity score, based on stack, reach, head tube angle, seat tube angle, chainstay length, and wheelbase.

How aggressive or comfortable is the Merida Scultura (XS)?

The Merida Scultura (XS) has a stack-to-reach ratio of 1.38, which is aggressive. This is a race-oriented position that balances aerodynamics with reasonable comfort for long efforts. Typical for high-performance road and aero frames.

What type of bike is the Merida Scultura (XS)?

The Merida Scultura (XS) is classified as a Performance Road bike with a stack-to-reach ratio of 1.38. Its riding character is aggressive — performance-focused with a race-ready position. The geometry determines how the bike handles and how the rider is positioned — frames with similar numbers will feel similar on the road, regardless of brand.