The perfect combination of low weight, razor-sharp handling, aerodynamic efficiency and class-leading comfort - welcome to the latest SCULTURA 9000. Equipped with some of the best components from Shimano, Reynolds and Continental, the SCULTURA 9000 is as much at home at the races as it is on your challenging club runs and long training sessions on the open road. And above all, the 2024 version was crowned 'Best Value Race Bike of the Year 2024' by Cycling Weekly.
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
- Shimano Ultegra Di2 2 x 12 groupset
- Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc brakes with Disc Cooler Technology
- Reynolds BL 46 Pro DB carbon wheelset with Continental GP5000S TR 28c tyres
- Fully integrated carbon cockpit
- Merida S-Flex carbon seat post
| 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 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Front Brake | Shimano Ultegra; Hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano CL800; 160mm rotor |
| Rear Brake | Shimano Ultegra; Hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano CL800; 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 - Reynolds BL 46 Expert DB; 21mm inner rim width; 41mm rim depth; Carbon; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves included) |
| Spokes | Part of wheelset |
| Front Hub | Part of wheelset - Reynolds BL 46 Expert DB, 100 x 12mm; Centerlock |
| Rear Hub | Part of wheelset - Reynolds BL 46 Expert DB; 142 x 12mm; Centerlock; Shimano HG |
| Speeds | 24 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2; FD-R8150 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2; RD-R8150 |
| Shift Levers | Shimano Ultegra Di2 |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M8100-12 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-R8101; 11-30 teeth; 12 speed |
| Chainset | Shimano Ultegra; 52-36 tooth chainset; Crank length - 165mm (XXS), 170mm (XS), 172.5mm (S/M/L), 175mm (XL) |
| Bottom Bracket | SM-BB72-41B, Pressfit 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 |
