2021 Merida SCULTURA FORCE-EDITION vs 2023 Trek Émonda ALR Disc Frameset
The 50 is the Trek Émonda ALR Disc Frameset size closest to your XS Merida SCULTURA FORCE-EDITION. 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 Trek Émonda ALR Disc Frameset
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA FORCE-EDITION in XS, the Trek Émonda ALR Disc Frameset in 50 places the top of the head tube 8 mm lower and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −8 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −9 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.1°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Merida SCULTURA FORCE-EDITION is drawn. The Trek Émonda ALR Disc Frameset numbers we have for size 50 are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA FORCE-EDITION XS | Trek Émonda ALR Disc Frameset 50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 373 | 378 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 529 | 521 | −8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 72.1° | +1.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 520 | 521 | +1 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 410 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 983 | 974 | −9 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 72 | +6 mm |
| Standover | 720 | 711 | −9 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 453 | −17 mm |
| Fork length | 375 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 130 | 111 | −19 mm |
Differences are the Trek Émonda ALR Disc Frameset minus the Merida SCULTURA FORCE-EDITION. Full charts: 2021 Merida SCULTURA FORCE-EDITION, 2023 Trek Émonda ALR Disc Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA FORCE-EDITIONTrek Émonda ALR Disc 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 FORCE-EDITIONFORCE-EDITION | Trek Émonda ALR Disc Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA DISC CF2 | not listed |
| Fork | SCULTURA CF2 disc | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force eTAP AXS | not listed |
| Cassette | CS XG 1270 D1 | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM Force | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM Press Fit DUB | not listed |
| Wheelset | Reynolds AR41 DB | not listed |
| Tire | Continental Grand Sport Race | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM ED Force eTap AXS | not listed |
| Rotor | SRAM DB ROTOR CLX R CNTRLOCK | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Headset | Merida M2331 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
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