2024 Basso Diamante SRAM vs 2026 Merida SCULTURA RIM
The Merida SCULTURA RIM size closest to your 53 is the S/M. Compare the S/M instead
What changes on the Merida SCULTURA RIM
Compared with the Basso Diamante SRAM in 53, the Merida SCULTURA RIM in 3XS places the top of the head tube 60 mm lower and 19 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −60 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −19 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −1.4°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +8 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Basso Diamante SRAM numbers we have for size 53 are missing the wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Basso Diamante SRAM 53 | Merida SCULTURA RIM 3XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 384.8 | 366 | −19 mm |
| Stack | 558.8 | 499 | −60 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.9 | 70.5 | −1.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 75 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 545 | 500 | −45 mm |
| Chainstay length | 400 | 408 | +8 mm |
| Seat tube length | 530 | 410 | −120 mm |
| Head tube length | 138 | 100 | −38 mm |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 979 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 70 | |
| Standover | not listed | 669 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 375 |
Differences are the Merida SCULTURA RIM minus the Basso Diamante SRAM. Full charts: 2024 Basso Diamante SRAM, 2026 Merida SCULTURA RIM.
Where each sits in its class
Basso Diamante SRAMMerida SCULTURA RIM
Each bike is ranked against the other road bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Basso Diamante SRAM | Merida SCULTURA RIMRIM 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Merida SCULTURA LITE BSA |
| Fork | not listed | Merida SCULTURA RIM CF2 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Sora, Shimano CUES U3020 |
| Cassette | not listed | SunRace U9 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC XGlide |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA TH 7420ST |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Pursuer |
| Hub | not listed | Joytech Road seal bearing |
| Brake | not listed | Lee Chi ROAD Dual Pivot |
| Stem | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
| Headset | not listed | Merida M2339 Neck |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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