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. 

• Lightweight CF3 carbon frame (approx. 997 g - in size M) with race-proven (identical to REACTO) geometry
• Shimano 105 Di2 electronic 12-speed groupset
• FSA SMR ACR two-piece cockpit
• MERIDA EXPERT SL handlebar
• DISC COOLER technology
• MERIDA EXPERT CC carbon seat post

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; full carbon; Max tyre size: 700 x 30c; Disc cooler technology
GEARS - 24
SHIFTERS - Shimano 105 disc Di2
FRONT DERAILLEUR - Shimano 105 Di2
REAR DERAILLEUR - Shimano 105 Di2
BOTTOM BRACKET - Shimano BB71-41B, Pressfit 86.5
CHAIN - Shimano CN-M6100-12
CHAINSET - Shimano 105; FCR7100, 50-34 tooth chainset. Crank length: 165mm (XXS), 170mm (XS), 172.5mm (S,M), 175mm (L,XL)
CASSETTE - Shimano CS-R7101; 11-34 teeth; 12 speed
BRAKE LEVER - Shimano 105
FRONT BRAKE - Shimano 105 hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT64 160mm rotor
REAR BRAKE - Shimano 105 hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT64 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)
HEADSET - FSA ACR
PEDALS - Not included
SADDLE - Merida Expert SL with V-mount; including Merida minitool
SEATPOST - Merida Expert CC; 27.2mm diameter; 15mm lay back; Carbon
WHEEL SIZE - 700c
RIMS - Merida Expert SL; 17mm inner rim width; 22mm rim depth; aluminium
SPOKES - Double Butted Black stainless
FRONT HUB - Joytech D981SB; 100x12mm; 28 spokes; Centerlock with Merida Expert TR axle
REAR HUB - Joytech D872SB; 142x12mm; 28 spokes; Centerlock with Merida Expert SL axle including removable 6/4mm allen key
FRONT TYRE - Continental Grand Sport Race; 700 x 28C; Kevlar bead, folding
REAR TYRE - Continental Grand Sport Race; 700 x 28C; Kevlar bead, folding