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SCULTURA 9000
A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra hydraulic disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
£5,950($8,005)| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | Ultegra, Ultegra Di2 |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra 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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Sep 2023 · Czajac
Performance often falls by the wayside on all-road bikes, but MERIDA are out to change that with the SCULTURA ENDURANCE 9000 in our all-road group test.
Extremely fun due to the quick acceleration and responsive handling
Well-proportioned & sporty looking frame design
Appealing and well thought through one-piece cockpit
Too little compliance for ultra-long all-road rides
Apr 2023 · Warren Rossiter
The Scultura 9000 is an excellent race bike that won't require any upgrading out of the box
Light
Rapid
Sharp handling
Superb package
Ride on the firm side (but not ride-spoilingly so)
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
Dec 2021 · Stu Kerton
Pro-level performance with excellent comfort, draped in all the bling you could want, for a decent price
Great ride quality
Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 works like a dream
Precise handling
Integrated cockpit limits adjustability
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
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 CF5 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 CF5 Disc, material: carbon, 700x30C max. wheelsize |
| Bottom Bracket | SM-BB72-41B, Pressfit 86.5 |
| Headset | MERIDA TEAM SL, OP-203 neck |
| Stem | MERIDA TEAM ONE-PIECE INTEGRATED, material: carbon, 90 mm-XXS/XS, 100 mm-S, 110 mm-M, 120 mm-L/XL |
| Handlebar | MERIDA TEAM SL 1P INTEGRATED, material: carbon, 400mm (XXS-XS-S), 420mm (M), 440mm (L-XL) |
| Saddle | Prologo Scratch M5 |
| Seatpost | MERIDA TEAM SL, 27.2mm diameter, 15mm setback, Carbon, S-Flex Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra, 52-36 teeth, 165 mm-XXS/XS, 170 mm-S, 172.5 mm-M, 175 mm-L/XL |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra Disc Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-R8100, 11-30 teeth, 12 speed |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M8100-12 |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra, Hydraulic Disc Type: Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rims | Reynolds AERO 46 DB, 100x12mm width front hub, 142x12mm width rear hub, 21mm inner width, 46mm height, Centerlock, material: carbon, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves included) |
|---|---|
| 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 | Shimano MT800, 160mm |
First added September 21
Last updated June 3
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