2024 Merida SCULTURA vs 2025 Factor Ostro VAM SRAM Power Meter
The 49 is the Factor Ostro VAM SRAM Power Meter size closest to your 3XS Merida SCULTURA. 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 Factor Ostro VAM SRAM Power Meter
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA in 3XS, the Factor Ostro VAM SRAM Power Meter in 49 places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −9 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −3 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −10 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.6°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA, 3XSFactor Ostro VAM SRAM Power Meter, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA 3XS | Factor Ostro VAM SRAM Power Meter 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 373 | 370 | −3 mm |
| Stack | 512 | 503 | −9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 71.1 | +0.6° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5 | 74.5 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 505 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 405 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 979 | 969 | −10 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | not listed | |
| Standover | 700 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 400 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 385 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100 | not listed |
Differences are the Factor Ostro VAM SRAM Power Meter minus the Merida SCULTURA. Full charts: 2024 Merida SCULTURA, 2025 Factor Ostro VAM SRAM Power Meter.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURAFactor Ostro VAM SRAM Power Meter
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 SCULTURA200 | Factor Ostro VAM SRAM Power MeterSRAM Force w/ Power Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA DISC LITE | Factor Ostro VAM |
| Fork | SCULTURA CF2 disc | Factor OSTRO |
| Shifter | Shimano Sora | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Sora | not listed |
| Cassette | microSHIFT CS-9S | not listed |
| Chain | KMC M99 | not listed |
| Crankset | FSA Omega | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Pursuer | not listed |
| Brake | Promax DSK-330R | Disc brake 160mm max rotor |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT SLII | Black Inc Integrated Aero Barstem |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Headset | Merida M2339 Neck | CeramicSpeed SLT |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Factor D-shaped carbon seatpost 0 and 20mm setback |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | CeramicSpeed T47A |
| Wheelset | not listed | Black Inc 48|58 |
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