If only the best is good enough and you value aerodynamic efficiency, low weight, race-proven geometry and class-leading comfort when you are racking up the training miles or just about to attack in your latest race, then our test-winning SCULTURA could be the perfect choice for you. The CF5 frame is not just super light but has also benefitted a lot from our new REACTO design and has seen lots of effort to make it the most comfortable pure road race bike in our history.
The fifth generation of our lightweight racer marries outstanding handling with improved comfort and an even more aerodynamic chassis. Thanks to incorporating selected aero details from our test and award-winning REACTO aero bike, the SCULTURA is the most aerodynamic version ever. Yet, it remains true to its lightweight, agility and rider comfort focus; in fact it takes these factors to the next level, so far that Cycling Weekly gave it the highly sought after 'Best Value Race Bike of the Year 2024' award. The SCULTURA demonstrates outstanding compliance, providing the rider with class-leading riding comfort that will help to keep the body fresh for the final sprint or ascent. Available in CF5 and CF3 carbon frame versions, both sharing their geometry with the World Tour proven REACTO, our classic road bike combines outstanding comfort with whippet-like acceleration and class-leading climbing pedigree.
Highlights:
- Superlight CF5 Carbon frame and fork
- SRAM Red AXS groupset with Power meter
- Zipp 353 NSW carbon wheelset with Continental GP5000S TR 28c tyres
- Fully integrated carbon cockpit
- Merida S-Flex carbon seatpost
- Disc cooler technology
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Frame | CF5 V carbon - Premium fibres for lightweight and performance, race geometry. Internal cable routing, 142 x12mm axle standard, flat mount rear brakes with Disc Cooler, 1 1/2" to 1 1/4" headtube. Pressfit 86.5 BB Standard, Max tyre size - 30c |
| Fork | Scultura CF5 Disc; full carbon; Max tyre size: 700 x 30c - Disc cooler technology |
| Headset | Merida Team SL (OP-203 neck) |
| Stem | Team One-Piece Integrated; carbon - Length - 90mm (XXS-XS), 100mm (S), 110mm (M-L), 120mm (XL) |
| Handlebar | Team SL 1P Integrated; carbon; 380mm (XXS-XS-S), 400mm (M-L-XL) |
| Grip | Merida Expert |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic disc |
| Brake Lever | SRAM RED AXS |
| Front Brake | SRAM RED AXS; Hydraulic disc brake caliper with SRAM DB Paceline X Centrelock; 160mm rotor |
| Rear Brake | SRAM RED AXS; Hydraulic disc brake caliper with SRAM DB Paceline X Centrelock; 160mm rotor |
| Front Tyre | Continental Grand Prix 5000S TR; 700 x 28c; Kevlar bead; tubeless ready |
| Rear Tyre | Continental Grand Prix 5000S TR; 700 x 28C; Kevlar bead; tubeless ready |
| Wheel Size | 700c |
| Rim | Part of wheelset -Zipp WH-353-NSW Tubeless; 25mm inner rim width; Carbon |
| Spokes | Part of wheelset |
| Front Hub | Part of wheelset -Zipp WH-353-NSW Tubeless; 100 x 12mm; Centerlock |
| Rear Hub | Part of wheelset -Zipp WH-353-NSW Tubeless; 142 x 12mm; Centerlock; SRAM xdr |
| Speeds | 24 |
| Front Derailleur | SRAM RED AXS |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM RED AXS |
| Shift Levers | SRAM RED AXS |
| Chain | SRAM Red E1 |
| Cassette | SRAM CS XG 1290 E1; 10-36 teeth; 12 speed |
| Chainset | SRAM RED AXS; 50-37 tooth chainset; Power Meter; Crank length - 165mm (XXS), 170mm (XS), 172.5mm (S/M/L), 175mm (XL) |
| Bottom Bracket | BB DUB PF ROAD; 86.5 |
| Saddle | Scratch M5 with V-mount adapter; includes Merida minitool |
| Seat Post | Merida Team SL; 27.2mm diameter; 15mm layback; Carbon; S-Flex |
