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2022 Merida

SCULTURA 6000

A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra hydraulic disc brakes.

Manufacturer Price

£2,800($3,767)
Weight18.2 lbs  
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetUltegra
BrakesShimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc
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Terrain
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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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Reviews

Summary

The Merida Scultura is celebrated for its exceptional blend of speed, comfort, and aerodynamics, making it a standout in the race bike category. Its lightweight frame, superb handling, and improved ride quality are frequently highlighted, alongside its competitive value. While the integrated cockpit may limit adjustability, the bike's performance and specifications are nearly faultless, offering a compelling package for serious racers.

Pros
  • Lightweight and stiff frame for efficient power transfer

  • Improved aerodynamics and ride quality

  • Excellent handling and comfort for a race bike

  • Competitive value with high-end components

  • Generous tyre clearance and versatile performance

Cons
  • Integrated cockpit limits fit adjustments

  • Some models lack sprint/satellite shifters

  • Initial setup may require tweaking for optimal performance

Key Quotes
The 2022 Merida Scultura Team is the new benchmark in the best road bike category.
Cycling News logoCycling News
It’s a WorldTour-level machine that offers a superb ride, with racy handling and improved aerodynamic performance, along with a near-faultless spec.
BikeRadar logoBikeRadar
MERIDA have turned all the right dials with the new SCULTURA V TEAM, resulting in a bike that offers full-on racing performance without compromising comfort.
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BikeRadar
Merida Scultura Team review

May 2022 · Simon von Bromley

Merida’s lightweight all-rounder is our Performance Bike of the Year for 2022

Highs
  • Near-faultless spec

  • Excellent value

  • Racy handling

  • Improved aerodynamics offer tangible improvements in speed

  • Power meter included as standard

Lows
  • Integrated cockpit makes fit adjustments tricky

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Cyclist
Merida Scultura V Team review

Dec 2021 · James Spender

The Merida Scultura V Team ticks a lot of boxes but is let down by too much vertical compliance, if such a thing is possible

Highs
  • Light

  • Great handling

  • Impressive spec

Lows
  • Seatpost may actually flex too much

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road.cc
Merida Scultura Team 2022

Dec 2021 · Stu Kerton

Pro-level performance with excellent comfort, draped in all the bling you could want, for a decent price

Highs
  • Great ride quality

  • Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 works like a dream

  • Precise handling

Lows
  • Integrated cockpit limits adjustability

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Cycling News
Merida Scultura Team 2022 review

Sep 2021 · Aaron Borrill

The fifth-generation Merida Scultura takes inspiration from its aero sibling, the Reacto, and the result is nothing short of brilliant. It's one of the fastest, most compliant climbing road bikes we've ever ridden

Highs
  • Fast, yet compliant

  • Lightweight

  • Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 groupset perfectly suited to the platform

  • Impeccable handling manners

  • Generous tyre clearance

  • Superlative communication and traction levels

Lows
  • Bahrain Victorious livery is not for everyone

  • No sprint/satellite shifters

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Gran Fondo Magazine
The brand new MERIDA SCULTURA V TEAM in review – Better in every way?

Sep 2021 · Tobias Hörsch

MERIDA present the new SCULTURA V TEAM and we already put the pro tool to the test. Better aerodynamics, lower weight and more comfort?

Highs
  • Very comfortable for a race bike

  • Speed in every situation

  • Great looks with total integration

  • Shifting and braking performance

  • Plenty of clearances, even for up to 700 x 30C tires

Lows
  • Position of the bolt for the seat post clamp

  • Limited cockpit options

  • Not as aerodynamic as the REACTO

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Bikerumor
All-new Merida Scultura Endurance finds all-road sweet spot between gravel & road racing

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..

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Cycling Weekly
Merida Scultura Disc 7000-E

Dec 2019 · James Bracey

Merida's lower tier CF2 framed Scultura has a more comfortable and versatile appeal

Highs
  • Smooth, vibration killing ride

  • Spec

  • Neutral handling

Lows
  • Sharp edge to paint along top tube

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

SCULTURA CF3 V, material: carbon, 700x30C max. wheelsize, 100x12/ 142x12mm axle standard, Pressfit 86,5

BB StandardBB86/BB92, 86.5mm, Press Fit

Tire Clearance30c

Fork

SCULTURA CF3 Disc, material: carbon, 700x30C max. wheelsize

Bottom Bracket

SM-BB71-41B, Pressfit 86.5

Headset

FSA ACR

Stem

FSA SMR ACR, material: aluminium, -6° stem angle, 90 mm-XXS/XS, 100 mm-S, 110 mm-M, 120 mm-L/XL

Handlebar

MERIDA EXPERT SL, material: aluminium, 380mm(XXS), 400mm (XS-S), 420mm (M), 440mm (L-XL)

Saddle

MERIDA EXPERT SL, V-mount, incl. MERIDA minitool

Seatpost

MERIDA EXPERT CC, 27.2mm diameter, 15mm setback, Carbon

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra, GS

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra

Crank

Shimano Ultegra, 50-34 teeth, 165 mm-XXS/XS, 170 mm-S, 172.5 mm-M, 175 mm-L/XL

Shifters

Shimano Ultegra Disc

Cassette

Shimano CS-R7000, 11-30 teeth, 11 speed

Chain

KMC X11

Brakes

Shimano Ultegra, Hydraulic Disc

TypeShimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano Ultegra

Wheels
Rims

Fulcrum Racing 800 DB, 100x12mm width front hub, 142x12mm width rear hub, 19mm inner width, 34mm height, Centerlock, material: aluminium, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)

Spokes

attached

Front Hub

MERIDA EXPERT SL, including removable lever, 6/4mm allen key

Rear Hub

MERIDA EXPERT SL, including removable lever, 6/4mm allen key

Tires

Front: Continental Grand Sport Race, 700x28C, fold, Rear: Continental Grand Sport Race, 700x28C, fold

Disc Rotors

Shimano MT800, 160mm

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