Merida SCULTURA 400

A race-focused road bike from 2021, made in 8 sizes from XXXS to XL. Fits tyres up to 70 mm.

Compare size SM

Size

Stack 542 mmReach 375 mm

Geometry

Merida SCULTURA 400 geometry by frame size
Size
Fit
Stack (mm)How high the front sits	498	519	529	542	555	574	593	619
Reach (mm)How far forward the bars start	366	376	373	375	386	390	394	401
Stack ÷ reach Higher = more upright	1.36	1.38	1.42	1.45	1.44	1.47	1.51	1.54
Top tube (effective) (mm)Horizontal top-tube length	499	515	520	530	545	560	575	590
Seat tube angle Saddle position over the pedals	75°	75°	74.5°	74°	74°	73.5°	73°	73°
Seat tube length (mm)Frame size reference	410	440	470	500	520	540	560	590
Head tube length (mm)Front-end height	100	120	130	140	150	170	190	215
Standover (mm)Clearance when you stop	668	697	720	744	762	779	798	826
Handling
Head tube angle Steeper = quicker steering	70.5°	71°	71°	72°	73°	73°	73°	73.5°
Fork offset (mm)Fork rake	55	45	45	44	45	45	45	45
Trail (mm)More = steadier steering	61	68	68	63	56	56	56	53
Wheelbase (mm)Longer = more stable	978	982	983	979	985	995	1005	1014
Chainstay (mm)Shorter = snappier	408	408	408	408	408	408	408	408
BB drop (mm)More = lower centre of gravity	70	66	66	66	66	66	66	66
BB height (mm)Pedal clearance in corners	266	270	270	270	270	270	270	270
Front centre (mm)Room for your toes	580	583	584	580	586	596	606	615

Underlined values are calculated by BikeLens. A dash means the brand doesn't publish it.

How it rides

Race-focused

A low, stretched position built for speed. Suits flexible riders who like to ride fast.

Size SM is more upright than 56% of the 218 road frames we track.

Handling, size SM

Steering: Steady63 mm trail
Wheelbase: Agile979 mm
Chainstays: Balanced408 mm
BB drop: High66 mm

Bikes that fit like it

The closest road frames from other ranges, against size SM here.

Bikes with a similar fit, compared with size SM of this bike
Bike	Size	Stack	Reach
Giant Contend 12022Stack −1 mm, reach same	S	−1 mm	same
Giant Defy Advanced 02026Stack −1 mm, reach same	S	−1 mm	same
Basso Astra2026Stack −3 mm, reach −4 mm	48	−3 mm	−4 mm
Bianchi Infinito XE 105 Di22025Stack −3 mm, reach same	50	−3 mm	same
Basso SV2026Stack +5 mm, reach +5 mm	51	+5 mm	+5 mm
Kross VENTO DSC 8.02025Stack −4 mm, reach −6 mm	S	−4 mm	−6 mm

Other versions

Model years

2024
2023
2022new geometry
2021

Same frame, different parts

These builds share this exact geometry, so they fit the same.