Carbon framed disc equipped road bike with a full 24 speed Shimano 105 groupset with Di2 electronic shifting, hydraulic disc brakes and Continental tyres.
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!
Merida - Scultura 6000 Di2 - 2023
SPECIFICATION
FRAME
- CF3 carbon, race geometry. Internal cable routing, 12mm through axles, flat mount rear brakes with Disc Cooler, 1 1/2" to 1 1/4" headtube. Max tyre - 30c
FORK
- Scultura CF3 Disc; Material - carbon; Max tyre size: 700 x 30c; Disc cooler technology
GEARS
- 24
SHIFTERS
- Shimano 105 disc Di2
FRONT DERAILLEUR
- Shimano 105 Di2
REAR DERAILLEUR
- Shimano 105 Di2
BOTTOM BRACKET
- Shimano BB71-41B, Pressfit 86.5
CHAIN
- Shimano CN-M6100-12s
CHAINSET
- Shimano 105; FCR7100, 50-34 tooth chainset. Crank length: 165mm (XXS), 170mm (XS), 172.5mm (S/M), 175mm (L,XL)
CASSETTE
- Shimano CS-R7100; 11-34 teeth; 12 speed
BRAKE LEVER
- Shimano 105 Di2
FRONT BRAKE
- Shimano 105 hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT64 160mm rotor
REAR BRAKE
- Shimano 105 hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT64 160mm rotor
GRIP
- Merida Road Expert
HANDLEBAR
- Merida Expert SL; aluminium; Width: 380mm (XXS), 400mm (XS), 420mm (S-M-L), 440mm (XL)
STEM
- FSA SMR ACR; aluminium; -6 degree rise. Stem length: 90mm (XXS/XS), 100mm (S), 110mm (M), 120mm (L/XL)
HEAD SET
- FSA ACR
PEDAL
- Not included
SADDLE
- Merida Expert SL with V-mount; including Merida minitool
SEAT POST
- Merida Expert CC; Carbon; 27.2mm diameter; 15mm lay back
WHEEL SIZE
- 700c
RIMS
- Merida Expert SL; 17mm inner rim width; 22mm depth; aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)
SPOKES
- Double Butted Black stainless
FRONT HUB
- VP CLK170F; 100x12mm; 28 spokes, Center lock. With Merida Expert SL axle
REAR HUB
- VP CLK270R; 142x12mm; 28 spokes; Center lock. With Merida Expert SL axle; including removable lever; 6/4mm allen key
FRONT TYRE
- Continental Grand Sport Race; 700 x 28c; Kevlar bead, folding;
REAR TYRE
- Continental Grand Sport Race; 700 x 28c; Kevlar bead, folding;
COLOUR
- Black