Merida Road Race Bike Scultura 6000

SCULTURA 6000
Shimano's proven Ultegra groupset, combined with top-quality components from FSA, Fulcrum, and MERIDA, all fitted to our new SCULTURA CF3 frame, make the 6000 one of the most aerodynamic and comfortable classic high-end road bikes in our range.

Looking for a lightweight carbon road bike with a long list of aerodynamic upgrades, perfect cable integration, class-leading frame compliance, ample tire clearance, and high-quality components? Do you dabble in some racing, ever so often take the lead on your club rides, and like an undulating ride profile? Then our SCULTURA 6000 could be your perfect bike. Our newly designed SCULTURA truly stands for 'streamlined race compliance' and delivers exactly that, whatever challenge you throw at it.

New for 2022, we are excited to present the 5th generation of our lightweight racer. While incorporating selected aero details from our test and award-winning REACTO aero bike, the new SCULTURA is the most aerodynamic ever. Yet, it remains true to its lightweight, agility, and rider comfort focus; in fact, it takes these factors to the next level. The new SCULTURA demonstrates outstanding compliance, providing the rider with class-leading riding comfort that will help to keep the body fresh for the final sprint or ascent. The new CF5 and CF3 carbon versions share their geometry with our REACTO, given the rider Team Bahrain Victorious race-proven handling. Available in carbon and aluminum and as either disc brake or rim brake option, our classic road bike combines outstanding comfort with whippet-like acceleration and class-leading climbing pedigree.

• Lightweight CF3 carbon frame (approx. 997 g - in size M) with new race-proven (identical to REACTO) geometry
• Shimano Ultegra 11-speed groupset
• FSA SMR ACR two-piece cockpit
• MERIDA EXPERT SL handlebar
• Fulcrum Racing 800 DB wheelset
• MERIDA EXPERT CC carbon seat post and DISC COOLER technology.

Specifications

• Frame: SCULTURA CF3 V
• Material: Carbon
• 700x30C max. wheel size
• 100x12/ 142x12mm axle standard
• Pressfit 86,5
• Frame Size: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL
• Color: Silk Blue (silver)
• Fork: SCULTURA CF3 Disc
• Material: Carbon
• 700x30C max. wheel size
• Brakes: Shimano Ultegra
• Hydraulic Disc
• Rotors: Shimano MT800 160mm
• Brake Lever: Shimano Ultegra
• Headset: FSA ACR
• Handlebar: Merida Expert SL
• Material: Aluminum
• 380mm(XXS)
• 400mm (XS-S)
• 420mm (M)
• 440mm (L-XL)
• Handlebar Stem: FSA SMR ACR
• Material: Aluminum
• -6° stem angle
• 90 mm-XXS/XS, 100 mm-S, 110 mm-M, 120 mm-L/XL
• Grip: One-Touch
• Derailleur (F): Shimano Ultegra
• Derailleur (R): Shimano Ultegra GS
• Shifters: Shimano Ultegra Disc
• Seat Post: Merida Expert CC
• 27.2mm diameter
• 15mm setback
• Carbon
• Seat Clamp: Merida Expert
• Saddle: Merida Expert SL
• V-mount
• incl. MERIDA mini tool
• Chain: KMC X11
• Crank: Shimano Ultegra
• 50-34 teeth
• 165 mm-XXS/XS, 170 mm-S, 172.5 mm-M, 175 mm-L/XL
• Freewheel: Shimano CS-R7000
• 11-30 teeth
• 11 speed
• Bottom Bracket: SM-BB71-41B, Pressfit 86.5
• Wheelset: Fulcrum Racing 800 DB
• 100x12mm width front hub
• 142x12mm width rear hub
• 19mm inner width
• 34mm height
• Centerlock
• Material: Aluminum
• Tubeless-ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)
• Tyre Front: Continental Grand Sport Race
• 700x28C
• fold
• Tyre Rear: Continental Grand Sport Race
• 700x28C
• fold
• Axles: Merida Expert SL
• including removable lever
• 6/4mm Allen key
• Max. Weight: 120 kg

Technologies

X-Taper Headtube
Our X-Tapered headtube offers the space for a tapered fork to be fitted. Tapered forks offer superb stiffness and precision and deliver confidence-inspiring steering.

Internal Cable Routing
Cables are routed through the frame, entering and exiting through smooth sockets. The bike looks neat, whilst the cables are protected from moisture and dirt.

Di2 Ready
Bikes/frames with the symbol ‘Di2 Ready’ are prepared for the installation of Di2 technology with battery mounting in the seat post or within the fork steerer.

Nano Matrix Carbon
To protect the integrity of carbon frames, the fibers are bonded together with an epoxy resin with added nano particles, increasing impact resistance by up to 40%.

AWS
When creating the individual carbon elements, an inflatable bladder is used to ensure there are no wrinkles inside the tube as these can add weight and create weakness. This results in a lighter, stiffer and stronger frame.

Naca Fastback Profile
The aerodynamics are based around a NACA0028 teardrop profile (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics) which is truncated. Air moves around the tube as though the missing rear section of the teardrop were still there, saving weight by using less material.

Disc Cooler
A forged aluminum component under the front and/or rear caliper allows heat to dissipate through CNC-milled cooling fins. Tests show that temperatures are reduced by around 35 % and cooling times are shortened, optimizing the performance of the brake.

Internal Clamp
Designing WorldTour bikes is similar to Formula 1: apparently nondescript details can result in saving split seconds. Integrated seat-post clamping minimizes turbulence at the top tube.

Wire Port
MERIDA designed headsets that allow all control cables to enter the frame through the headset, creating a clean and uncluttered look, without making structural changes to the frame. Depending on the model, the cables are run completely internally (including bar and stem) or semi-integrated where the cables enter the frame underneath the stem.

Geometry & Size Guide