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SCULTURA 200
An aluminum frame race bike with mid-range components and rim brakes.
| Weight | 20.4 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 9 |
| Groupset | Sora |
| Brakes | Rim |
Summary
The Merida Scultura is a versatile race bike that balances comfort and performance, suitable for both competitive racing and long endurance rides. It features a comfortable, upright position, stable geometry for rough roads, and room for wider tires, making it adaptable to various terrains. While it excels in comfort and stability, some reviews note it may lack the precision and lightness of pure race bikes.
Comfortable, upright position for endurance rides
Stable geometry suitable for rough roads
Room for wider tires enhancing versatility
Good balance between comfort and performance
May lack the precision of pure race bikes
Not the lightest option in its category
Wider tires can reduce on-road performance
The Scultura Team is a wonderfully impressive machine, and its handling is sublimely balanced.
BikeRadarMERIDA have pushed the definition of road bikes far beyond the end of the asphalt with this custom bike and gravel components – a guarantee for fun on the hardpack!
Gran Fondo MagazineIt feels as close to a race bike as it needs to for the speed and performance required of a fast day in the saddle.
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Oct 2021 · Warren Rossiter
Lightweight and aero pro-tour rig with 12-speed Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 seriously impresses
Stunning spec
Swift, smooth and very special
Rattling valve
Team replica aesthetics not for everyone
Apr 2021 · Aaron Steinke
With the SCULTURA ENDURANCE CUSTOM, MERIDA present a unique bike build specifically for this test, taking a whole host of components from the gravel shelf. Is the exciting concept capable enough to ride to a win against 14 of the best road bikes of the 2021 season? Find the answer here!
Great off-road performance
Mounting points for mudguards
Versatile frameset allows a whole host of different builds
Large tire volume dulls on-road performance
Missing sprightliness compared to the test field
Jul 2020 · Cory Benson
Merida's all-new carbon Scultura Endurance ticks the all-road boxes, mixing race-ready handling with enough tire clearance to venture off-road onto gravel..
Jul 2020 · Joe Robinson
The new endurance model from Merida can fit 35mm tyres and has more relaxed geometry
Dec 2019 · James Bracey
Merida's lower tier CF2 framed Scultura has a more comfortable and versatile appeal
Smooth, vibration killing ride
Spec
Neutral handling
Sharp edge to paint along top tube
May 2019 · Stu Kerton
An excellent frameset with a comfortable ride that could do with a few component tweaks
| Frame | SCULTURA LITE BSA, material: aluminium, 700C wheelsize, 100x9/ 130x9mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | SCULTURA CF |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA Mega Exo BSA |
| Headset | MERIDA M2341 Neck |
| Handlebar | MERIDA EXPERT SL, material: aluminium |
| Saddle | MERIDA COMP SL, V-mount |
| Seatpost | MERIDA COMP CC, material: aluminium, 27.2mm diameter, 12mm setback Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Sora, GS |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Sora |
| Crank | FSA Omega, 50-34 teeth, 165 mm-4S/3S/XXS, 170 mm-XS/S, 172.5 mm-SM/ML, 175 mm-L/XL |
| Shifters | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | Microshift CS-9S, 11-28 teeth, 9 speed |
| Chain | KMC M99 |
| Brakes | ROAD Dual Pivot Type: Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Sora |
| Rims | MERIDA COMP SL, 17mm inner width, 20mm height |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Black stainless |
| Front Hub | Road seal bearing, 100x9mm width front hub, 24 spoke holes |
| Rear Hub | Road seal bearing, 130x9mm width rear hub, 28 spoke holes |
| Tires | Maxxis Dolomites, 700x25C, fold |
First added September 6
Last updated July 31
Not listed for 2,128 days