Merida Scultura vs Merida Scultura 10k

Merida

Scultura

Merida

Scultura 10k

High endCarbon700c2027

Top of the rangeCarbon700c2027

Two builds of the Merida Scultura line: 10 differences, mostly in the components.

MeridaMerida Scultura

MeridaMerida Scultura 10k

At a glance

Differences only

Merida Scultura 10k has the higher-range groupset: SRAM RED AXS, against Shimano 105 Di2.

Key specs3 differences

Model year 2027 2027

Frame Carbon

As printed

SCULTURA CF3 V, carbon

Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Wheelset 700c · Vision SC 45 i23 Disc

As printed

Vision SC 45 i23 Disc, carbon

700c · Zipp 353 NSW Tubeless ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Groupset Shimano 105 Di2

As printed

Shimano 105 Di2, GS, electronic, 12-speed

SRAM RED AXS ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Brake model Shimano 105, 2 pistons, hydrauliques SRAM Red AXS ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Seatpost MERIDA EXPERT SL –

List price– £10,000

Drivetrain– 2×12

Prices

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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.

Scultura · Road bike made for very smooth ground, very nimble, average gearing, rather high equipment.
Scultura 10k · road bike, carbon frame, 700c wheels, 2×12 drivetrain, top of the range equipment

Terrain

EasyDemanding

Handling

NimbleStable

Gearing

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

Merida Scultura12 km/h - 52 km/h

Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)

Equipment level

SculturaEquipment level 78/100 · High end
Scultura 10kEquipment level 93/100 · Top of the range

Merida SculturaMerida Scultura 10kother 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 fork

Fork Carbon –

Frame weight 997 g –

Max tyre clearance 30 mm 30 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Bottom bracket Pressfit 86.5

As printed

Shimano SM-BB71-41B, Pressfit 86.5

–

Seatpost diameter 27.2 mm –

Drivetrain6 differences

Groupset brand Shimano

As printed

Shimano 105 Di2

SRAM ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shifting Electronic, wired Electronic, wireless ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

SRAM Red AXS, electronic, 12 speed SRAM Red AXS, Hydraulic disc

Chainrings– 2 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Gears at the back 12 12 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Chainring teeth Shimano 105 R7100, 50-34 SRAM Red AXS, 50-37 teeth, MAT Carbon, Power Meter ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Cassette Shimano 105 R7101, 11-34

As printed

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

SRAM XG 1290 E1, 10-36 teeth, 12 speed ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rear derailleur Shimano 105 Di2 SRAM Red AXS, electronic, 12 speed ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Shifters Shimano 105 disc Di2 SRAM Red AXS, Hydraulic disc ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Brakes

Brakes Hydraulic disc

As printed

Shimano 105, 2-piston, hydraulic

Hydraulic disc ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

SRAM Red AXS, 2 piston, hydraulic

Front rotor 160 mm –

Rear rotor 160 mm –

Wheels and tyres1 difference

Wheel size 700c / 29" 700c / 29" ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rims Carbon –

Rim depth 45 mm –

Rim inner width 23 mm 25 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}+2 mm

Tubeless ready yes yes ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Tyres Continental Grand Prix TR 700x28C

As printed

Continental Grand Prix TR, 700x28C, folding

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Tyre width fitted 28 mm –

Cockpit and seatpost

Handlebar width 400 mm –

Handlebar MERIDA EXPERT SL II –

Stem FSA SMR-II –

Seatpost model 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.

Size of Scultura

Differences measured from

Scultura · M

Stack and reach

Scultura · M Scultura · M — Reach (mm) 395 · Stack (mm) 557

Geometry

Size M –

Reach 395 mm –

Stack 557 mm –

Top tube (effective) 560 mm –

Seat tube 501 mm –

Head tube 140 mm –

Head angle 73.5° –

Seat angle 73.5° –

Chainstays 408 mm –

Wheelbase 990 mm –

Front centre 591 mm –

Standover 782 mm –

BB drop 66 mm –

BB height 270 mm –

Fork offset 45 mm –

Trail 53 mm –

Where to buy them

Merida Scultura
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Merida Scultura 10k
List price £10,000
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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Merida Scultura and Merida Scultura 10k come with?

Merida Scultura: Shimano 105 Di2. Merida Scultura 10k: SRAM RED AXS.

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Merida Scultura vs Merida Scultura 10k

At a glance

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Components and specs

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Stack and reach

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