Entry level lightweight performance carbon road bike. Lightweight CF3 carbon framset with full Shimano 105 groupset and hydraulic disc brakes.
 
Team Bahrain Victorious put the fifth generation Scultura thoroughly through its paces, winning mountain top stages of the Tour de France and the Vuelta a Espana before the bike was even launched. Gen 5 keeps the Scultura's fabled lightweight, agility and rider comfort focus and even manages to improve on both measures. The Scultura now incorporates learnings from the Reacto in terms of aerodynamics; they now share the same race proven geometry. Improving weight, comfort and aerodynamics requires plenty of engineering ingenuity. Round tubes are lighter than aero profiled tubes, fatter tyres are more comfortable but less aerodynamic. There are always compromises to be made. The new Scultura is the most aerodynamic ever and shows outstanding compliance, providing class-leading rider comfort. The marketing blurb suggests this helps keep the body fresh for the final sprint or ascent. A couple of mountain top, grand tour stage victories underline that point quite well!
Specification
Frame
CF3 V carbon, race geometry. Internal cable routing, 142 x 12mm axle standard, flat mount rear brakes with Disc Cooler, Pressfit 86.5 BB standard, 1 1/2" to 1 1/4" headtube. Max tyre size - 30c
Fork
Scultura CF3 Disc; full carbon; Max tyre size: 700 x 30c - Disc cooler technology
Gears
24
Shifters
Shimano 105 disc
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105; GS
Bottom Bracket
SM-BB71-41B, Pressfit 86.5
Chain
Shimano CN-M6100-12
Chainset
Shimano 105; FCR7100, 52-36 tooth chainset; Crank length - 165mm (XXS), 170mm (XS), 172.5mm (S/M/L), 175mm (XL)
Cassette
Shimano CS-R7101; 11-34 teeth; 12 speed
Brake Lever
Shimano 105
Front Brake
Shimano 105; Hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT10; 160mm rotor
Rear Brake
Shimano 105; Hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT10; 160mm rotor
Grip
Merida Expert
Handlebar
Merida Expert SLII; aluminium; 380mm(XXS-XS-S), 400mm (M-L-XL)
Stem
Merida Expert SL 2PII; aluminium; -9 degree rise -Length - 90mm (XXS-XS), 100mm (S), 110mm (M-L), 120mm (XL)
Head Set
Merida TEAM SL (OP-203 neck)
Saddle
Merida Expert SL; V-mount; including Merida minitool
Seat Post
Merida Expert CC; 27.2mm diameter; 15mm layback; Carbon
Wheel Size
700c
Rims
Merida Expert SL; 17mm inner rim width; 22mm rim depth; aluminium
Spokes
Double Butted Black stainless
Front Hub
Shimano HB-TC500; 100 x 12mm; 28 spoke; Centerlock
Rear Hub
Shimano FH-TC500-HL; 142 x 12mm; 28 spoke; Centerlock
Front Tyre
Continental Ultra Sport III; 700 x 28C; Kevlar bead
Rear Tyre
Continental Ultra Sport III; 700 x 28C; Kevlar bead
Colour
Heritage Red/Grey
Season
2025