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.

Voicevelo VFV ECHO AeroPerformance Road
74%Voice Velo
S → L/5474% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Trail
Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, BB Drop, Top Tube
1 399 $ - 1 699 $
Speeder Cycling Carbon Integrated Road Disc Frameset (SC-R55D)Performance Road
74%Speeder Cycling
S → 51074% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay
Stack, Reach, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
VeloBuild R-177Performance Road
73%VeloBuild
S → M73% Compare
= Head Tube Angle
Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
399 $
OSTRO VAM Full Internal Wiring Carbon Fiber Road Bicycle Frame Assembly Carbon Frame CombinationPerformance Road
72%
S → 5472% Compare
= Stack, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle
Reach, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, TT Slope
TAVELO Arow ULTRALIGHT EditionPerformance Road
71%Tavelo
S → 51071% Compare
= Wheelbase
Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
2 150 $
TAVELO ArowPerformance Road
71%Tavelo
TAVELO Arow 1157g 32mm
S → 51071% Compare
= Wheelbase
Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
1 650 $
Dengfu R12 DISCPerformance Road
70%Deng Fu
S → 5470% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay
Stack, Reach, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
1 899 $
Winspace T1600Performance Road
70%Winspace
Winspace T1600 1089g 32mm
S → 51070% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Trail
Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, BB Drop, Top Tube
2 100 $
QUICK PRO ER:ONEPerformance Road
69%Quick Pro
S → 49069% Compare
= Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay
Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
1 999 $ - 2 199 $
OG-EVKIN LOONGPerformance Road
69%OG-EVKIN
OG-EVKIN LOONG 1520g 30mm
S → L69% Compare
= Head Tube Angle
Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
1 400 $
TRIFOX X10 Carbon Road Bike FramPerformance Road
67%Trifox
S → M67% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Top Tube
Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop
469 $
BXT 145 PRO RoadPerformance Road
65%BXT
S → 5465% Compare
Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
561 €
Dengfu FM098 DISCPerformance Road
65%Deng Fu
S → 54cm65% Compare
Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
1 399 $
TanTan FM025Performance Road
64%TanTan
TanTan FM025 938g 32mm
S → L64% Compare
Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
569 $
QUICK PRO AR:OnePerformance Road
64%Quick Pro
S → M64% Compare
= Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay
Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
1 672 $
LTK266-D--SLPerformance Road
64%Long Teng
LTK266-D--SL 760g 35mm
S → M64% Compare
= Seat Tube Angle
Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
Bigrock AeroPerformance Road
63%Bigrock
Bigrock Aero 920g 30mm
S → 5363% Compare
= Head Tube Angle
Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
1 380 $

FAQ — Merida Scultura (S)

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

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

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

The Voicevelo VFV ECHO Aero is the closest match to the Merida Scultura (S) with a 74% 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 (S)?

The Merida Scultura (S) has a stack-to-reach ratio of 1.39, 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 (S)?

The Merida Scultura (S) is classified as a Performance Road bike with a stack-to-reach ratio of 1.39. 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.