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.

Merida Scultura

Performance Road
All3XSS:R 1.37XXSS:R 1.37XSS:R 1.38SS:R 1.39MS:R 1.41LS:R 1.43XLS:R 1.45
View 3XS geometry on BikeInsightsStack 512mm · Reach 373mm
ELVES Avari ProEndurance Road
73%Elves
ELVES Avari Pro 990g 30mm
3XS → 4373% Compare
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
898 €
TAVELO ArowPerformance Road
73%Tavelo
TAVELO Arow 1157g 32mm
3XS → 42073% Compare
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
1 650 $
TAVELO Arow ULTRALIGHT EditionPerformance Road
73%Tavelo
TAVELO Arow ULTRALIGHT Edition 710g 32mm
3XS → 42073% Compare
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
2 150 $
QUICK PRO AR:OnePerformance Road
70%Quick Pro
QUICK PRO AR:One 800g 32mm
3XS → XS70% Compare
= Chainstay
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
1 672 $
Winspace M6 (Frameset)Performance Road
67%Winspace
Winspace M6 (Frameset) 1041g
3XS → XS67% Compare
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
1 499 $
Voicevelo VFV ECHO AeroPerformance Road
67%Voice Velo
Voicevelo VFV ECHO Aero 975g
3XS → S / 4967% Compare
= BB Drop
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube
1 399 $ - 1 699 $
Winspace SLC5.0Performance Road
60%Winspace
Winspace SLC5.0 852g
3XS → XS60% Compare
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop
≠ TT Slope
2 800 $
TRIFOX X10 Carbon Road Bike FramPerformance Road
55%Trifox
TRIFOX X10 Carbon Road Bike Fram 1245g 25mm
3XS → XS55% Compare
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
469 $
Winspace T1600Performance Road
55%Winspace
Winspace T1600 1089g 32mm
3XS → 44055% Compare
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
2 100 $
ICAN Cycling Flyee (Triaero)Performance Road
53%ICAN (Triaero)
ICAN Cycling Flyee (Triaero) 880g 32mm
3XS → 47cm53% Compare
= Chainstay
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
≠ TT Slope
775 €
Winspace SLC3.0Performance Road
52%Winspace
Winspace SLC3.0 820g 32mm
3XS → XS52% Compare
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
≠ TT Slope
1 780 $
Bigrock AeroPerformance Road
51%Bigrock
Bigrock Aero 920g 30mm
3XS → 4651% Compare
= Head Tube Angle
≈ Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
≠ TT Slope
1 380 $
TAVELO ArdenPerformance Road
51%Tavelo
TAVELO Arden
3XS → 42551% Compare
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
Hygge S-Aura 2026 UCI Approved Frameset (UD Laser)Performance Road
50%Hygge
Hygge S-Aura 2026 UCI Approved Frameset (UD Laser) 32mm
3XS → XS50% Compare
= Reach, Head Tube Angle
≈ Stack, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
≠ TT Slope
1 399 $
Dengfu R12 DISCPerformance Road
48%Deng Fu
Dengfu R12 DISC 32mm
3XS → 4948% Compare
= Chainstay
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
≠ TT Slope
1 899 $
ELVES Falath EVO+Performance Road
48%Elves
ELVES Falath EVO+ 1300g 32mm
3XS → 4648% Compare
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
≠ TT Slope
990 €
TanTan TT-R18Performance Road
47%TanTan
TanTan TT-R18 1052g 32mm
3XS → S47% Compare
= BB Drop
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube
≠ TT Slope
479 $
OG-EVKIN LOONGPerformance Road
45%OG-EVKIN
OG-EVKIN LOONG 1520g 30mm
3XS → S45% Compare
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
1 400 $
TRIGON AR01Performance Road
45%TRIGON
TRIGON AR01 2023g 32mm
3XS → 46(XS)45% Compare
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube, TT Slope
≠ BB Drop
4 350 $
Speeder Cycling Carbon Integrated Road Disc Frameset (SC-R55D)Performance Road
44%Speeder Cycling
Speeder Cycling Carbon Integrated Road Disc Frameset (SC-R55D) 780g 32mm
3XS → 45044% Compare
= Chainstay
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
≠ TT Slope

FAQ — Merida Scultura (3XS)

What are cheap alternatives to the Merida Scultura (3XS)?

These Chinese-made carbon frames offer similar geometry to the Merida Scultura (3XS) at a fraction of the price:

What frames have the most similar geometry to the Merida Scultura (3XS)?

The ELVES Avari Pro is the closest match to the Merida Scultura (3XS) with a 73% 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 (3XS)?

The Merida Scultura (3XS) has a stack-to-reach ratio of 1.37, 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 (3XS)?

The Merida Scultura (3XS) is classified as a Performance Road bike with a stack-to-reach ratio of 1.37. 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.