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SCULTURA TEAM
A carbon frame race bike with ultra high-end components and shimano dura-ace hydraulic disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
£8,000($10,764)| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Power Meter | Dura-Ace |
| Brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The Merida Scultura is praised for its sharp handling, responsive acceleration, and well-balanced blend of stiffness and comfort, making it a versatile choice for racing and endurance. It offers good value with high-quality framesets and upgrade potential, though some components like wheels and tires may need improvement. Overall, it excels in performance and fun factor across various models.
Sharp and responsive handling
Good blend of stiffness and comfort
High-quality frameset and good value
Upgrade potential and versatile performance
Wheels and tires may require upgrading
Not the most compliant for ultra-long rides
Some builds lack certain features like sprint shifters
As a first foot on the race bike ladder, the Scultura Limited is a compelling option.
BikeRadarThe 2022 Merida Scultura Team is the new benchmark in the best road bike category.
Cycling NewsThe MERIDA SCULTURA ENDURANCE 9000 is a carefully considered and coherent package that trumps the competition in terms of riding fun.
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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
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
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
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..
| 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-BB92-41B, 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 Dura Ace Di2 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Dura Ace Di2 |
| Crank | Shimano Dura Ace, 52-36 teeth, Power Meter, 165 mm-XXS/XS, 170 mm-S, 172.5 mm-M, 175 mm-L/XL |
| Power Meter | Shimano Dura Ace, 52-36 teeth, Power Meter, 165 mm-XXS/XS, 170 mm-S, 172.5 mm-M, 175 mm-L/XL |
| Shifters | Shimano Dura Ace Disc Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-R9200, 11-30 teeth, 12 speed |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M9100-12 |
| Brakes | Shimano Dura Ace, Hydraulic Disc Type: Shimano Dura-Ace Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Dura Ace Disc |
| Rims | Vision Metron 45 SL Clincher TL Disc, 100x12mm width front hub, 142x12mm width rear hub, 18mm inner width, 45mm 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 RT900, 160mm |
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Last updated May 25
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