The top model of our SCULTURA ENDURANCE line-up, for which only the latest equipment from Shimano, Reynolds and Continental is good enough. The test and award-winning lightweight carbon frame of the 9000 offers class-leading compliance, which, combined with the up to 35 mm wide tyres, provides ultimate riding comfort, even on the most extended outings. WIRE PORT cable integration technology keeps the cockpit clean and reduces air resistance around the front of the bike.
The SCULTURA ENDURANCE is the perfect choice for more leisure-focused cyclists who want to enjoy long hours in the saddle while being comfortable and relaxed on the bike. Wide tyres offer plenty of comfort, even on the most pothole-littered country lanes, while a longer head tube provides a more relaxed riding position. An instant hit with the international cycling press and besides being given a 'comfort' award by RennRad, it also managed to get a long list of compliments like 'excellent comfort', ‘confidence inspiring', 'lively feel' and 'enjoyable' by reference cycling media such as Gran Fondo, Cyclingnews, Cyclingtips and Road.cc. Compared to its namesake, the SCULTURA, the ENDURANCE has a more comfort-orientated geometry, plenty of tyre clearance and seamless integration of the latest standards. It sits between the road-biased SCULTURA on one side and the gravel/adventure SILEX on the other, while the SCULTURA ENDURANCE GR lineup offers gravel-racing focussed options with off-road ready tyres and flared handlebars.
Highlights:
- Comfortable, confidence inspiring geometry
- Carbon frame and fork
- 2 x 12 Shimano Ultegra Di2 transmission
- Reynolds ATR carbon wheelset with Continental GP5000 All season 32c tyres
- Fully integrated carbon cockpit
- Carbon S-Flex seat post
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Frame | CF3 carbon, Nano Matrix for impact resistance. Internal cable routing, 142 x12mm axle standard, BB86 BB standard, flat mount rear brake with Disc Cooler, 1 1/2" headtube. Fully integrated seat clamp. Max tyre size 700 x 35c (700 x 32c with mudguard) |
| Fork | Scultura Endurance CF3 Disc; full carbon, tapered steerer. Disc Cooler; Max tyre size: 700 x 35c (700 x 32c with mudguard) |
| Headset | Merida Team SL (SE-301 neck) |
| Stem | Team One-Piece Integrated; carbon - Length - 90mm (XXS-XS-S), 100mm (M), 110mm (L-XL) |
| Handlebar | Team SL 1P Integrated; carbon; 380mm (XXS-XS-S), 400mm (M-L), 420mm (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 GP5000 AllSeason TR; 700 x 32C; Kevlar bead |
| Rear Tyre | Continental GP5000 AllSeason TR; 700 x 32C; Kevlar bead |
| Wheel Size | 700c |
| Rim | Part of wheelset - Reynolds ATR DB, 23mm inner rim width; 40mm rim depth; carbon; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves included) |
| Spokes | Part of wheelset |
| Front Hub | Part of wheelset - Reynolds ATR DB, 100 x 12mm; Centerlock |
| Rear Hub | Part of wheelset - Reynolds ATR DB, 142 x 12mm; Centerlock |
| 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; 11-34 teeth; 12 speed |
| Chainset | Shimano Ultegra; 50-34 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 |
