2020 Merida SCULTURA DISC LIMITED vs 2018 Trek Madone Frameset
The Trek Madone Frameset size closest to your ML is the 56. Compare the 56 instead
What changes on the Trek Madone Frameset
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA DISC LIMITED in ML, the Trek Madone Frameset in 54 places the top of the head tube 26 mm lower and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −26 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −12 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Merida SCULTURA DISC LIMITED is drawn. The Trek Madone Frameset numbers we have for size 54 are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA DISC LIMITED ML | Trek Madone Frameset 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 394 | 390 | −4 mm |
| Stack | 557 | 531 | −26 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5 | 73.0° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 560 | 544 | −16 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 410 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 993 | 981 | −12 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 70 | +4 mm |
| Standover | 777 | 733 | −44 mm |
| Seat tube length | 540 | 496 | −44 mm |
| Fork length | 371 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 155 | 120 | −35 mm |
Differences are the Trek Madone Frameset minus the Merida SCULTURA DISC LIMITED. Full charts: 2020 Merida SCULTURA DISC LIMITED, 2018 Trek Madone Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA DISC LIMITEDTrek Madone Frameset
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 | Merida SCULTURA DISC LIMITEDDISC LIMITED | Trek Madone Frameset9 Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA DISC CF4 | Trek OCLV |
| Fork | SCULTURA CF4 disc | Trek Madone KVF |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra Disc | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7000 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X11 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] | not listed |
| Tire | Continental Grand Sport Race | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | Trek Madone |
| Rotor | Shimano RT800 | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | Trek Madone |
| Headset | not listed | Trek Madone |
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