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.

BXT 145 PRO RoadPerformance Road
75%BXT
M → 5675% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Trail
Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
561 €
LightCarbon LCR007-D New Road Disc Brake Frame With Flat MountPerformance Road
73%LightCarbon
M → 52073% Compare
= Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Top Tube
Stack, Head Tube Angle, Chainstay, Trail, BB Drop, TT Slope
Dengfu FM098 DISCPerformance Road
71%Deng Fu
M → 56cm71% Compare
= Reach, Head Tube Angle
Stack, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
1.399 $
QUICK PRO ER:ONEPerformance Road
71%Quick Pro
M → 52071% Compare
= Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay
Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
1.999 $ - 2.199 $
VeloBuild VB-R-268Endurance Road
71%VeloBuild
M → L 5671% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Trail
Stack, Reach, Chainstay, Wheelbase, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
499 $
OSTRO VAM Full Internal Wiring Carbon Fiber Road Bicycle Frame Assembly Carbon Frame CombinationPerformance Road
71%
M → 5671% Compare
= Seat Tube Angle
Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, TT Slope
BXT-SL-115Performance Road
70%BXT
BXT-SL-115 950g 32mm
M → 5670% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle
Stack, Reach, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
459 $
TanTan TT-R18Performance Road
69%TanTan
TanTan TT-R18 1052g 32mm
M → L69% Compare
= Stack, Seat Tube Angle
Reach, Head Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
479 $
VeloBuild R-177Performance Road
69%VeloBuild
M → L69% Compare
= Reach
Stack, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
399 $
TRIGON AR01Performance Road
68%TRIGON
TRIGON AR01 2023g 32mm
M → 55(L)68% Compare
Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
4.350 $
Mondince FM126Performance Road
67%Mondince
M → 5667% Compare
= Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle
Stack, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
765 $
QUICK PRO AR:OnePerformance Road
65%Quick Pro
M → L65% Compare
= Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay
Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
1.672 $
MENTECH Chermin R All-Round Race Bike FramesetPerformance Road
63%
M → 5663% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Trail
Stack, Reach, Chainstay, Wheelbase, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
2.680 $
TRIFOX X10 Carbon Road Bike FramPerformance Road
63%Trifox
M → L63% Compare
= Top Tube
Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop
469 $
Voicevelo VFV ECHO AeroPerformance Road
63%Voice Velo
M → 5663% Compare
= Reach
Stack, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
1.399 $ - 1.699 $
Bigrock AeroPerformance Road
61%Bigrock
Bigrock Aero 920g 30mm
M → 5961% Compare
= Chainstay, Wheelbase
Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
1.380 $
Dengfu R12 DISCPerformance Road
61%Deng Fu
M → 5661% Compare
= Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay
Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
1.899 $

FAQ — Merida Scultura (M)

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

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

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

The BXT 145 PRO Road is the closest match to the Merida Scultura (M) with a 75% 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 (M)?

The Merida Scultura (M) has a stack-to-reach ratio of 1.41, 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 (M)?

The Merida Scultura (M) is classified as a Performance Road bike with a stack-to-reach ratio of 1.41. 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.