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2015 Merida

Scultura 6000

A race bike with high-end components and sram force rim brakes.
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ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetForce
BrakesSRAM Force Rim
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relaxedaggressive
Scultura 6000
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

39 mph

Scultura 6000

40 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Reviews

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.

Pros
  • Superb lightweight frame

  • Agile handling

  • Racy geometry

  • Comfortable enough for long rides

  • Premium quality frame fit for a pro

Cons
  • 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

Key Quotes
The Merida Scultura 6000 is an exceptional bike for those with hills on the doorstep
Cycling Weekly logoCycling Weekly
For such a light, aggressive bike, the ride was surprisingly comfortable
Cyclist logoCyclist
Overall the 5000 is an excellent steed, combining truly racy handling with decent levels of comfort thanks to its smooth ride
BikeRadar logoBikeRadar
High-octane race bike with peerless shifting and braking - a scintillating pro-level ride
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Gran Fondo Magazine
Merida Scultura Disc 6000 Review

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’.

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road.cc
Merida Scultura 6000

Jan 2016 · Stu Kerton

Truly stunning frameset at this price point, which justifies the component compromises

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Cycling Weekly
Merida Scultura 6000

Nov 2015 · Oliver Bridgewood

Merida's climbing specialist in a more affordable setup

Highs
  • Superb lightweight frame

  • Agile handling

  • Racy geometry

  • Comfortable enough for long rides

Lows
  • A better spec would better match the exceptional frame

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Cyclist
Merida Scultura 9000 review

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.

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BikeRadar
Merida Scultura 5000 review

Oct 2015 · Warren Rossiter

The Scultura is a seriously high-performing machine that needs a few tweaks to be a true great

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

SCULTURA CF2

Fork

Road carbon Race

Bottom Bracket

Force

Headset

Big Conoid A-bearing neck pro

Handlebar

FSA Gossamer compact OS

Saddle

Prologo Kappa 2

Seatpost

MERIDA carbon H SB15 27.2

TypeRigid

Pedals

NO

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Force

Front Derailleur

SRAM Force

Crank

SRAM Force 50-34

Shifters

SRAM Force

Cassette

SRAM PG1130 11-28

Chain

FSA F11S

Brakes

SRAM Force

TypeSRAM Force Rim

Brake Levers

attached

Wheels
Rims

Mavic Ksyrium Elite S23

Front Hub

attached

Rear Hub

attached

Tires

attached

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Last updated October 11

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