2026 Merida SCULTURA RIM vs 2025 Colnago V4
The 420 is the Colnago V4 size closest to your 4XS Merida SCULTURA RIM. 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 Colnago V4
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA RIM in 4XS, the Colnago V4 in 420 places the top of the head tube 18 mm higher and 12 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +18 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +12 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +0.6°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Merida SCULTURA RIM is drawn. The Colnago V4 numbers we have for size 420 are missing the wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA RIM 4XS | Colnago V4 420 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 358 | 370 | +12 mm |
| Stack | 492 | 510 | +18 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 70.6 | +0.6° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 75.50 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 490 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 408 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 972 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 70 | not listed | |
| Standover | 654 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 380 | 504 | +124 mm |
| Fork length | 375 | 379 | +4 mm |
| Head tube length | 95 | 103 | +8 mm |
Differences are the Colnago V4 minus the Merida SCULTURA RIM. Full charts: 2026 Merida SCULTURA RIM, 2025 Colnago V4.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA RIMColnago V4
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 RIMRIM 100 | Colnago V4V4 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA LITE BSA | Colnago V4 |
| Fork | Merida SCULTURA RIM CF2 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Sora, Shimano CUES U3020 | Shimano Ultegra R8150 Di2 |
| Cassette | SunRace U9 | Shimano Ultegra R8100 |
| Chain | KMC XGlide | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH 7420ST | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Pursuer | Pirelli P7 Sport |
| Hub | Joytech Road seal bearing | not listed |
| Brake | Lee Chi ROAD Dual Pivot | Shimano Ultegra R8170 |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | Colnago CC.01 |
| Headset | Merida M2339 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Colnago carbon |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Ultegra R8170 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Ultegra R8100 |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano Ultegra R8100 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Vision SC45 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Colnago CC.01 |
| Bar tape | not listed | Colnago Grip Black |
| Saddle | not listed | Selle Italia Novus Boost Evo |
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