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SCULTURA 7000
A carbon frame race bike with upper mid-range components and sram rival hydraulic disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
£4,250($5,718)| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | Rival AXS |
| Power Meter | Rival AXS |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc |
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.
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
Integrated cockpit limits fit adjustments
Some models lack sprint/satellite shifters
Initial setup may require tweaking for optimal performance
The 2022 Merida Scultura Team is the new benchmark in the best road bike category.
Cycling NewsIt’s a WorldTour-level machine that offers a superb ride, with racy handling and improved aerodynamic performance, along with a near-faultless spec.
BikeRadarMERIDA 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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May 2022 · Simon von Bromley
Merida’s lightweight all-rounder is our Performance Bike of the Year for 2022
Near-faultless spec
Excellent value
Racy handling
Improved aerodynamics offer tangible improvements in speed
Power meter included as standard
Integrated cockpit makes fit adjustments tricky
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
Light
Great handling
Impressive spec
Seatpost may actually flex too much
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
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
Bahrain Victorious livery is not for everyone
No sprint/satellite shifters
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?
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
Position of the bolt for the seat post clamp
Limited cockpit options
Not as aerodynamic as the REACTO
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..
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
| Frame | SCULTURA CF3 V, material: carbon, 700x30C max. wheelsize, 100x12/ 142x12mm axle standard, Pressfit 86,5 BB Standard: BB86/BB92, 86.5mm, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 30c |
|---|---|
| Fork | SCULTURA CF3 Disc, material: carbon, 700x30C max. wheelsize |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM Pressfit Dub, Presfit 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 TEAM SL / EXPERT CC (depending on availability), 27.2mm diameter, 15mm setback, Carbon Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Rival eTap AXS, SS |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM Rival eTap AXS |
| Crank | SRAM Rival eTap AXS, 48-35 teeth, Power Meter, 165 mm-XXS/XS, 170 mm-S, 172.5 mm-M, 175 mm-L/XL |
| Power Meter | SRAM Rival eTap AXS, 48-35 teeth, Power Meter, 165 mm-XXS/XS, 170 mm-S, 172.5 mm-M, 175 mm-L/XL |
| Shifters | SRAM Rival eTAP AXS HRD |
| Cassette | CS XG 1250 D1, 10-36 teeth, 12 speed |
| Chain | SRAM Rival 12s |
| Brakes | SRAM ED Rival eTap AXS, Hydraulic Disc Type: SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM ED Rival eTap AXS |
| Rims | MERIDA TEAM SL45, 100x12mm width front hub, 142x12mm width rear hub, 19mm inner width, 45mm height, Centerlock, material: carbon |
|---|---|
| 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 Prix 5000, 700x28C, fold, Rear: Continental Grand Prix 5000, 700x28C, fold |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM DB Rotor Centerlock Paceline, 160mm |
First added September 21
Last updated June 3
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