2025 Colnago V4 vs 2026 Merida SCULTURA RIM
The ML is the Merida SCULTURA RIM size closest to your 530 Colnago V4. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Merida SCULTURA RIM
Compared with the Colnago V4 in 530, the Merida SCULTURA RIM in ML places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Colnago V4 numbers we have for size 530 are missing the wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Colnago V4 530 | Merida SCULTURA RIM ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395 | 390 | −5 mm |
| Stack | 575 | 574 | −1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5 | 73 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 408 | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube length | 567 | 540 | −27 mm |
| Fork length | 379 | 375 | −4 mm |
| Head tube length | 164 | 170 | +6 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 560 | |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 995 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 66 | |
| Standover | not listed | 779 |
Differences are the Merida SCULTURA RIM minus the Colnago V4. Full charts: 2025 Colnago V4, 2026 Merida SCULTURA RIM.
Where each sits in its class
Colnago V4Merida 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 | Colnago V4V4 | Merida SCULTURA RIMRIM 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Colnago V4 | Merida SCULTURA LITE BSA |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra R8170 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra R8150 Di2 | Shimano Sora, Shimano CUES U3020 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8100 | SunRace U9 |
| Chain | Shimano XT M8100 | KMC XGlide |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra R8100 | not listed |
| Chainring | Shimano Ultegra R8100 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Vision SC45 | not listed |
| Tire | Pirelli P7 Sport | Maxxis Pursuer |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra R8170 | Lee Chi ROAD Dual Pivot |
| Handlebar | Colnago CC.01 | not listed |
| Stem | Colnago CC.01 | Merida COMP CC |
| Bar tape | Colnago Grip Black | not listed |
| Seatpost | Colnago carbon | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Novus Boost Evo | not listed |
| Fork | not listed | Merida SCULTURA RIM CF2 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA TH 7420ST |
| Hub | not listed | Joytech Road seal bearing |
| Headset | not listed | Merida M2339 Neck |
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