2024 Merida Scultura 8000 Red/Black
2024 Merida Scultura 8000 Red/Black
Highlights: Superlight CF5 Carbon frame and fork Shimano Ultegra 2 x 12 Di2 groupset Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc brakes with Disc Cooler Technology Reynolds AR 46 DB carbon wheelset with Continental GP5000S TR 28c tyres Fully integrated carbon cockpit Merida S-Flex carbon seat post High end carbon road bike with Reynolds carbon wheelset and 2 x 12 Shimano Ultegra Di2 transmission. 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!
Highlights:
- Superlight CF5 Carbon frame and fork
- Shimano Ultegra 2 x 12 Di2 groupset
- Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc brakes with Disc Cooler Technology
- Reynolds AR 46 DB carbon wheelset with Continental GP5000S TR 28c tyres
- Fully integrated carbon cockpit
- Merida S-Flex carbon seat post
High end carbon road bike with Reynolds carbon wheelset and 2 x 12 Shimano Ultegra Di2 transmission.
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!
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; full carbon; Max tyre size: 700 x 30c; Disc cooler technology
GEARS
- 24
SHIFTERS
- Shimano Ultegra disc Di2
FRONT DERAILLEUR
- Shimano Ultegra Di2; FD-R8150
REAR DERAILLEUR
- Shimano Ultegra Di2; RD-R8150
BOTTOM BRACKET
- Shimano BB72-41B, Pressfit 86.5
CHAIN
- Shimano CN-M6100-12
CHAINSET
- Shimano Ultegra; 52-36 tooth chainset. Crank length: 165mm (XXS), 170mm (XS), 172.5mm (S,M), 175mm (L,XL)
CASSETTE
- Shimano CS-R8101; 11-30 teeth; 12 speed
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
GRIP
- Merida Road Expert
HANDLEBAR
- Merida Expert SLII; aluminium; Width 380mm (XXS), 400mm (XS), 420mm (S,M,L), 440mm (XL)
STEM
- FSA SMR ACR; aluminium; -6 degree rise. Length 90mm (XXS,XS), 100mm (S), 110mm (M) 120mm (L,XL)
HEAD SET
- FSA ACR
PEDAL
- Not included
SADDLE
- Prologo Scratch M5 with V-mount adapter; including Merida minitool
SEAT POST
- Merida Team SL; 27.2mm diameter; 15mm lay back; Carbon; S-Flex
WHEEL SIZE
- 700c
RIMS
- Part of wheelset - Reynolds AR 46 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 AR 46 DB, 100x12mm; Centerlock with Merida Expert SL axle
REAR HUB
- Part of wheelset - Reynolds AR 46 DB, 142x12mm; Centerlock with Merida Expert SL axle including removable 6/4mm allen key
FRONT TYRE
- Continental Grand Prix 5000S TR; 700 x 28C; Kevlar bead, folding; tubeless ready
REAR TYRE
- Continental Grand Prix 5000S TR; 700 x 28C; Kevlar bead, folding; tubeless ready
COLOUR
- Red/Black
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