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MeridaScultura
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Algupära
The Scultura has been Merida's lightweight road race platform since around 2006, evolving through five generations. The pivotal Gen5 (Scultura V, 2022) was the biggest overhaul: Merida borrowed aero tube shaping from the Reacto, adopted Wire Port internal cable routing through the headset, unified geometry across both models, and introduced Nano Matrix technology — adding nano-scale particles to the carbon resin to improve impact resistance by 40%. The result is a bike that climbs like a pure lightweight yet cuts through air with purpose.
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Tehnilised andmed
- Raam
- CF5 ultra-high-modulus carbon (861 g size M, Nano Matrix technology for +40% impact resistance) on top trims; CF3 carbon (997 g size M) on mid trims; LITE BSA aluminium on entry. All versions share Reacto-derived geometry. 30 mm tyre clearance. Internal cable routing via Wire Port headset system.
- Kahvel
- Full carbon fork, tapered 1.5–1.125" steerer, flat-mount disc. CF5 fork on top-tier builds.
- Jõuülekanne
- Shimano 105 mechanical (entry) through Shimano Ultegra Di2 12-speed and SRAM Force AXS 12-speed (higher trims). Quarq power meter on select builds.
- Pidurid
- Hydraulic disc, flat mount. Shimano 105 / Ultegra on most builds.
- Rattad
- Reynolds Aero 46 DB on top builds; Merida alloy wheelsets on mid trims. Tubeless-compatible rims across the range.
- Rehvid
- Continental GP 5000s 28 mm (top builds); Continental Ultra Sport III 25–28 mm on lower trims. 30 mm max clearance.
- Geomeetria
- Race geometry shared with Reacto. Size M (Gen5 2022+): head angle 73.5°, seat angle 73.5°, stack 557 mm, reach 395 mm, wheelbase 990 mm, chainstays 408 mm, BB drop 66 mm. Agilometer sizing system.
- Kaal
- 6.7 kg (Scultura 10K complete, 2026); 7.1 kg (Scultura 9000); 8.2 kg (Scultura 6000). CF5 frame alone 861 g (M).
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Verdikt
+Tugevused
- Exceptional carbon quality for the price — Merida's manufacturing scale delivers CF5 frames that rival bikes costing significantly more
- Light and reactive on climbs; the 73.5° geometry puts power down efficiently and feels neutral in corners
- Versatile range: entry alloy to 6.7 kg carbon race weapon, all sharing the same proven geometry
−Nõrkused
- Wire Port internal routing looks clean but makes headset bearing replacement more involved
- Less aggressive aero profiling than a dedicated aero bike like the Reacto — the tradeoff is weight, not speed
- Brand recognition outside Europe lags behind Trek and Specialized despite comparable (or superior) engineering
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Sildid
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