2026 Merida SCULTURA RIM vs 2025 Factor Ostro VAM SRAM Power Meter
The 56 is the Factor Ostro VAM SRAM Power Meter size closest to your ML 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 Factor Ostro VAM SRAM Power Meter
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA RIM in ML, the Factor Ostro VAM SRAM Power Meter in 56 places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −9 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −8 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA RIM, MLFactor Ostro VAM SRAM Power Meter, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA RIM ML | Factor Ostro VAM SRAM Power Meter 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390 | 392 | +2 mm |
| Stack | 574 | 565 | −9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73 | 73.3 | +0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 560 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 405 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 995 | 987 | −8 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | not listed | |
| Standover | 779 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 540 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 375 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 170 | not listed |
Differences are the Factor Ostro VAM SRAM Power Meter minus the Merida SCULTURA RIM. Full charts: 2026 Merida SCULTURA RIM, 2025 Factor Ostro VAM SRAM Power Meter.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA RIMFactor 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 SCULTURA RIMRIM 100 | Factor Ostro VAM SRAM Power MeterSRAM Force w/ Power Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA LITE BSA | Factor Ostro VAM |
| Fork | Merida SCULTURA RIM CF2 | Factor OSTRO |
| Derailleur | Shimano Sora, Shimano CUES U3020 | not listed |
| Cassette | SunRace U9 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC XGlide | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH 7420ST | CeramicSpeed T47A |
| Tire | Maxxis Pursuer | not listed |
| Hub | Joytech Road seal bearing | not listed |
| Brake | Lee Chi ROAD Dual Pivot | Disc brake 160mm max rotor |
| 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 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Black Inc 48|58 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Black Inc Integrated Aero Barstem |
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