2025 Factor Ostro VAM SRAM Power Meter vs 2024 Merida SCULTURA
The 3XS is the Merida SCULTURA size closest to your 45 Factor Ostro VAM SRAM Power Meter. 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
Compared with the Factor Ostro VAM SRAM Power Meter in 45, the Merida SCULTURA in 3XS places the top of the head tube 10 mm higher and 13 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +10 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +13 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +9 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.6°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Factor Ostro VAM SRAM Power Meter, 45Merida SCULTURA, 3XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Factor Ostro VAM SRAM Power Meter 45 | Merida SCULTURA 3XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 360 | 373 | +13 mm |
| Stack | 502 | 512 | +10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.1 | 70.5 | −0.6° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5 | 75.5 | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 405 | 408 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 970 | 979 | +9 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 505 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 70 | |
| Standover | not listed | 700 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 400 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 385 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 100 |
Differences are the Merida SCULTURA minus the Factor Ostro VAM SRAM Power Meter. Full charts: 2025 Factor Ostro VAM SRAM Power Meter, 2024 Merida SCULTURA.
Where each sits in its class
Factor Ostro VAM SRAM Power MeterMerida SCULTURA
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 | Factor Ostro VAM SRAM Power MeterSRAM Force w/ Power Meter | Merida SCULTURA200 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Factor Ostro VAM | Merida SCULTURA DISC LITE |
| Fork | Factor OSTRO | SCULTURA CF2 disc |
| Bottom bracket | CeramicSpeed T47A | not listed |
| Wheelset | Black Inc 48|58 | not listed |
| Brake | Disc brake 160mm max rotor | Promax DSK-330R |
| Handlebar | Black Inc Integrated Aero Barstem | Merida EXPERT SLII |
| Headset | CeramicSpeed SLT | Merida M2339 Neck |
| Seatpost | Factor D-shaped carbon seatpost 0 and 20mm setback | Merida COMP CC |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | not listed | microSHIFT CS-9S |
| Chain | not listed | KMC M99 |
| Crankset | not listed | FSA Omega |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Pursuer |
| Stem | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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