Bang for buck option. CF3 frame shares the same features and race proven geometry as the CF5 but is slightly heavier. Equipped with SRAM Rival eTAP AXS groupset with Rival AXS Power Meter and Vision carbon wheelset.
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 7000 - 2024
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
- Sram Rival eTAP AXS HRD
FRONT DERAILLEUR
- Sram Rival eTap AXS
REAR DERAILLEUR
- Sram Rival eTap AXS; SS
BOTTOM BRACKET
- Sram Pressfit Dub, Presfit 86.5
CHAIN
- SRAM Rival 12s
CHAINSET
- SRAM Rival eTAP AXS ; 48-35 tooth chainset; Power Meter. Crank length: 165mm (XXS), 170mm (XS), 172.5mm (S,M), 175mm (L,XL)
CASSETTE
- Sram CS XG 1250 D1; 10-36 teeth; 12 speed
BRAKE LEVER
- Sram ED Rival eTap AXS
FRONT BRAKE
- SRAM ED Rival eTAP AXS hydraulic disc brake caliper with SRAM DB Paceline centrelock 160mm rotor
REAR BRAKE
- SRAM ED Rival eTAP AXS hydraulic disc brake caliper with SRAM DB Paceline centrelock 160mm rotor
GRIP
- Merida Road Expert
HANDLEBAR
- Merida Expert SL II; 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 Team SL; 27.2mm diameter; 15mm lay back; Carbon; S-Flex
WHEEL SIZE
- 700c
RIMS
- Part of wheelset - Vision SC30 DB; 19mm inner rim width; 33mm depth; carbon
SPOKES
- Part of wheelset
FRONT HUB
- Part of wheelset - Vision SC30 DB; 100x12mm; Center lock; With Merida Expert SL axle
REAR HUB
- Part of wheelset - Vision SC30 DB; 142x12mm; Center lock; With Merida Expert SL axle; including removable lever; 6/4mm allen key
FRONT TYRE
- Continental Grand Prix 5000S TR; 700 x 28c; Kevlar bead, folding
REAR TYRE
- Continental Grand Prix 5000S TR; 700 x 28c; Kevlar bead, folding
COLOUR
- Grey/Teal