2026 Merida SCULTURA RIM vs 2026 Factor MONZA Rapha Edition Shimano
The 52 is the Factor MONZA Rapha Edition Shimano size closest to your XS 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 MONZA Rapha Edition Shimano
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA RIM in XS, the Factor MONZA Rapha Edition Shimano in 52 places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +6 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −12 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA RIM, XSFactor MONZA Rapha Edition Shimano, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA RIM XS | Factor MONZA Rapha Edition Shimano 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 373 | 373 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 529 | 535 | +6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 72.5 | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 520 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 405 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 983 | 971 | −12 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 72 | +6 mm |
| Standover | 720 | 765 | +45 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 474 | +4 mm |
| Fork length | 375 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 130 | not listed |
Differences are the Factor MONZA Rapha Edition Shimano minus the Merida SCULTURA RIM. Full charts: 2026 Merida SCULTURA RIM, 2026 Factor MONZA Rapha Edition Shimano.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA RIMFactor MONZA Rapha Edition Shimano
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 MONZA Rapha Edition ShimanoShimano Ultegra |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA LITE BSA | not listed |
| Fork | Merida SCULTURA RIM CF2 | Factor MONZA Wide Stance Fork |
| Derailleur | Shimano Sora, Shimano CUES U3020 | not listed |
| Cassette | SunRace U9 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC XGlide | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH 7420ST | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Pursuer | not listed |
| Hub | Joytech Road seal bearing | not listed |
| Brake | Lee Chi ROAD Dual Pivot | not listed |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Headset | Merida M2339 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Wheelset | not listed | Black Inc Forty Five |
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