Merida SCULTURA RIVAL-EDITION

A race-focused road bike from 2024, made in 7 sizes from XXXS to XL.

Compare size SM

Size

Stack 542 mmReach 390 mm

Geometry

Merida SCULTURA RIVAL-EDITION geometry by frame size
Size
Fit
Stack (mm)How high the front sits	512	517	529	542	557	571	593
Reach (mm)How far forward the bars start	373	377	383	390	395	400	409
Stack ÷ reach Higher = more upright	1.37	1.37	1.38	1.39	1.41	1.43	1.45
Top tube (effective) (mm)Horizontal top-tube length	505	520	535	545	560	575	590
Seat tube angle Saddle position over the pedals	75.5°	74.5°	74°	74°	73.5°	73°	73°
Seat tube length (mm)Frame size reference	400	435	458	481	501	521	550
Head tube length (mm)Front-end height	100	105	112	128	140	155	176
Standover (mm)Clearance when you stop	700	721	745	765	782	800	823
Handling
Head tube angle Steeper = quicker steering	70.5°	70.5°	72°	72.5°	73.5°	73.5°	74°
Fork offset (mm)Fork rake	45	45	46	44	45	46	45
Trail (mm)More = steadier steering	71	71	61	60	53	52	50
Wheelbase (mm)Longer = more stable	979	985	982	989	990	1000	1010
Chainstay (mm)Shorter = snappier	408	408	408	408	408	408	408
BB drop (mm)More = lower centre of gravity	70	70	70	66	66	66	66
BB height (mm)Pedal clearance in corners	266	266	266	270	270	270	270
Front centre (mm)Room for your toes	581	587	584	590	591	601	611

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 lower and longer than 90% of the 218 road frames we track.

Handling, size SM

Steering: Neutral60 mm trail
Wheelbase: Balanced989 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
Merida REACTO TEAM2027Stack same, reach same	SM	same	same
Cube Litening Air C:68X Pro2026Stack same, reach same	54	same	same
MMR Adrenaline 00 SC452026Stack +4 mm, reach −3 mm	M	+4 mm	−3 mm
MMR Aelion 002026Stack +4 mm, reach −3 mm	M	+4 mm	−3 mm
Canyon Ultimate CF 7 Di2 A.502026Stack −3 mm, reach same	S	−3 mm	same
Canyon Aeroad CF SLX 7 AXS NSW2026Stack −3 mm, reach same	S	−3 mm	same

Other versions

Model years

2024new geometry
2023
2022

Same frame, different parts

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