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Scultura 300
A race bike with mid-range components and rim brakes.
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| Fork | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | Tiagra |
| Brakes | Rim |
Summary
The Merida Scultura is a race-oriented bike that excels in lightweight design, agile handling, and comfort, making it suitable for both competitive racing and long rides. It features a premium quality frame that is often praised for its stiffness and responsiveness, though some builds may come with components that don't fully match the frame's potential. The bike's geometry and aerodynamics are optimized for speed, with some models offering improved comfort features over previous iterations.
Superb lightweight frame
Agile handling
Racy geometry
Comfortable enough for long rides
Premium quality frame fit for a pro
Entry-level wheel set
Basic brakes lack serious bite
Sluggish acceleration on short, punchy climbs
Non-series R500 Shimano crankset
Middleweight wheels and brakes don’t keep up with the bike’s potential
The Merida Scultura 6000 is an exceptional bike for those with hills on the doorstep
Cycling WeeklyFor such a light, aggressive bike, the ride was surprisingly comfortable
CyclistOverall the 5000 is an excellent steed, combining truly racy handling with decent levels of comfort thanks to its smooth ride
BikeRadarHigh-octane race bike with peerless shifting and braking - a scintillating pro-level ride
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Sep 2016
High-octane race bike with peerless shifting and braking - a scintillating pro-level ride
Jul 2016 · Thomas Seidelmann, Robin Schmitt
This bike should be banned! Oh wait, it is banned. We’ve been out testing the Merida Scultura Disc in the Dolomites to see if the bike can keep its ‘cool’.
Nov 2015 · Oliver Bridgewood
Merida's climbing specialist in a more affordable setup
Superb lightweight frame
Agile handling
Racy geometry
Comfortable enough for long rides
A better spec would better match the exceptional frame
Nov 2015 · Jordan Gibbons
Like a size-zero catwalk model, the Merida Scultura 9000 is evidence that it is possible to lose too much weight.
Oct 2015 · Warren Rossiter
The Scultura is a seriously high-performing machine that needs a few tweaks to be a true great
| Frame | SCULTURA LITE |
|---|---|
| Fork | Road carbon comp |
| Bottom Bracket | attached |
| Headset | Big Conoid semi neck pro |
| Handlebar | MERIDA Anatomic road OS |
| Saddle | MERIDA Race 5 |
| Seatpost | MERIDA carbon H SB15 27.2 Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | NO |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano TIAGRA SS |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano TIAGRA D |
| Crank | Shimano TIAGRA 50-34 |
| Shifters | Shimano Tiagra Dual control |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-4600-10 12-28 |
| Chain | KMC Z10-10s |
| Brakes | Merida Road Comp Type: Rim |
| Brake Levers | attached |
| Rims | MERIDA comp 24 pair |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Road seal Bearing |
| Rear Hub | Road seal Bearing |
| Tires | Maxxis Dolomites 23 fold |
First added October 11
Last updated October 11
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