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SCULTURA 5000
A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and shimano 105 rim brakes.
| Weight | 18.5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 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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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
Aug 2020 · Stu Kerton
Very comfortable, versatile mile-muncher that offers plenty of performance
Very comfortable frameset
Plenty of room for large tyres
Striking paint job
Pressfit BB not ideal on a bike designed for all weathers
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
Oct 2017 · Simon Withers
Its distance qualities are reflected in its (just) metre-plus wheelbase, a taller head-tube than a ‘standard’ road bike and Merida’s own Flex Stay chain- and seatstays, which are designed to reduce vibrations. . .
| Frame | SCULTURA CF2, material: carbon, 700C wheelsize, 100x9/ 130x9mm axle standard, BB86 bottom bracket standard BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | SCULTURA CF2 |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Pressfit BB71 |
| Headset | MERIDA M2331 Neck |
| Handlebar | MERIDA EXPERT SL, material: aluminium |
| Saddle | MERIDA COMP SL, V-mount, incl. MERIDA minitool |
| Seatpost | MERIDA EXPERT CC, material: carbon, 27.2mm diameter, 15mm setback Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra, GS |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crank | Shimano RS510, 50-34 teeth, 165 mm-4S/3S/XXS, 170 mm-XS/S, 172.5 mm-SM/ML, 175 mm-L/XL |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-R7000, 11-30 teeth, 11 speed |
| Chain | KMC X11 |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 Type: Shimano 105 Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rims | MERIDA EXPERT SL, 17mm inner width, 22mm height |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Double Butted 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 | Continental Grand Sport Race, 700x25C, fold |
First added September 6
Last updated July 31
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