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Cannondale Supersix Evo 5 vs Merida Scultura

Cannondale Supersix Evo 5, side view

Cannondale

Supersix Evo 5

Merida Scultura, side view

Merida

Scultura

High endCarbon700c2027
High endCarbon700c2027

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 9 differences, line by line.

Cannondale Supersix Evo 5, side viewCannondaleCannondale Supersix Evo 5
Merida Scultura, side viewMeridaMerida Scultura

At a glance

Key specs2 differences
Model yearSame for all 2027 2027
FrameSame for all Carbon
As printed

SuperSix EVO Carbon, Gen 5, integrated cable routing, 12x142 thru-axle

 Carbon
As printed

SCULTURA CF3 V, carbon

Wheelset 700c · Vision SC45 I23, carbon, 23mm inner width, 45mm depth 700c · Vision SC 45 i23 Disc
As printed

Vision SC 45 i23 Disc, carbon

Drivetrain 2×12 –Not given
GroupsetSame for all Shimano 105 Di2 Shimano 105 Di2
As printed

Shimano 105 Di2, GS, electronic, 12-speed

Brake model Shimano 105 R7170 hydraulic disc Shimano 105, 2 pistons, hydrauliques
Seatpost–Not given MERIDA EXPERT SL

Prices

Each model's retailers, delivered to your country, and their prices over time.

Cannondale Supersix Evo 5

Cannondale Supersix Evo 5

Merida Scultura

Merida Scultura

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Character

The bike at a glance: the ground it is made for, how it handles, its gears and its equipment, beside the other bikes of its kind.

  • Supersix Evo 5 · Road bike average gearing, rather high equipment.
  • Scultura · Road bike made for very smooth ground, very nimble, average gearing, rather high equipment.
Terrain
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Handling
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Gearing

Speed in the lowest and the highest gear at 90 rpm: lower on the left climbs easier, higher on the right goes faster.

  • Cannondale Supersix Evo 512 km/h - 52 km/h
  • Merida Scultura12 km/h - 52 km/h
Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)
Cannondale Supersix Evo 5Merida Sculturaother road bikes

Components and specs

Every spec line by line; the higher range of a component is marked. The technical groups are folded.

Frame and fork2 differences
ForkSame for all Carbon
As printed

SuperSix EVO Carbon, Gen 5, integrated crown race, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat mount disc

 Carbon
Frame weight 910 g Best of the comparison 997 g +87 g
Max tyre clearance 32 mm Best of the comparison 30 mm −2 mm
Axles Thru-axles
As printed

12x142 thru-axle

–Not given
Bottom bracket–Not given Pressfit 86.5
As printed

Shimano SM-BB71-41B, Pressfit 86.5

Cable routing Fully integrated °Value not published by the brand
As printed

integrated cable routing

–Not given
Seatpost diameter–Not given 27.2 mm
Drivetrain4 differences
Groupset brandSame for all Shimano
As printed

Shimano 105 Di2

 Shimano
As printed

Shimano 105 Di2

ShiftingSame for all Electronic, wired
As printed

Shifters: Shimano 105 Di2 R7170, wireless, 2x12-speed

 Electronic, wired
Chainrings 2 °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Gears at the backSame for all 12 12
Chainring teeth Shimano 105 7100 50/34 Shimano 105 R7100, 50-34
Cassette Shimano 105 R7100 11-34 Shimano 105 R7101, 11-34
As printed

Shimano 105 R7101, 11-34T, 12-speed

Rear derailleur Shimano 105 Di2 R7150, 12-speed °Value not published by the brand Shimano 105 Di2
Shifters Shimano 105 Di2 R7170, wireless, 2x12-speed °Value not published by the brand Shimano 105 disc Di2
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc
As printed

Shimano 105 R7170 hydraulic disc

 Hydraulic disc
As printed

Shimano 105, 2-piston, hydraulic

Front rotorSame for all 160 mm 160 mm
Rear rotorSame for all 160 mm 160 mm
Wheels and tyres1 difference
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29"
As printed

Schwalbe One TLR, 700x28c, tubeless ready

 700c / 29"
RimsSame for all Carbon
As printed

Vision SC45 I23, carbon, 23mm inner width, 45mm depth

 Carbon
Rim depthSame for all 45 mm 45 mm
Rim inner widthSame for all 23 mm °Value not published by the brand 23 mm
Tubeless readySame for all yes yes
Tyres Schwalbe One TLR, 700x28c, tubeless ready Continental Grand Prix TR 700x28C
As printed

Continental Grand Prix TR, 700x28C, folding

Tyre width fittedSame for all 28 mm 28 mm
Cockpit and seatpost
Handlebar width–Not given 400 mm
Handlebar–Not given MERIDA EXPERT SL II
Stem–Not given FSA SMR-II
Seatpost model–Not given MERIDA EXPERT SL

° Value not published by the brand

Geometry

A size per bike (the nearest to the first one's at first), the differences measured from the reference bike.

Scultura · M
  • Scultura · M

Stack and reach

520530540550560570580590360370380390400410420430↖ UprightAggressive ↘Reach (mm)Stack (mm)Scultura · M — Reach (mm) 395 · Stack (mm) 557
  • Scultura · M Scultura · M — Reach (mm) 395 · Stack (mm) 557
Geometry
Size–Not given M
Reach–Not given 395 mm
Stack–Not given 557 mm
Top tube (effective)–Not given 560 mm
Seat tube–Not given 501 mm
Head tube–Not given 140 mm
Head angle–Not given 73.5°
Seat angle–Not given 73.5°
Chainstays–Not given 408 mm
Wheelbase–Not given 990 mm
Front centre–Not given 591 mm
Standover–Not given 782 mm
BB drop–Not given 66 mm
BB height–Not given 270 mm
Fork offset–Not given 45 mm
Trail–Not given 53 mm

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Cannondale Supersix Evo 5 and Merida Scultura come with?

Cannondale Supersix Evo 5: Shimano 105 Di2. Merida Scultura: Shimano 105 Di2.

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