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Road Bicycle
The CF2 Carbon frame is super light and durable with a fastback profiled down tube and seat tube for improved aerodynamics
The bladed fork contributes to smooth steering and keeping the front half of the Bicycle light.
The Shimano 105, 2x11-Speed derailleurs worked smoothly and had enough depth for acceleration and climbs.
The 105 Road Calipers along with the 105 levers helped brake well in both wet and dry conditions.
The 700x25C Continental folding tires are long lasting and give good traction on tarmacs.
frame
Scultura CF2
fork
Scultura Rim CF2
front derailleur
Shimano 105 2-Speed
rear derailleur
Shimano 105 11-Speed
shifters
Shimano 105 2x11-Speed
brakes
Shimano 105 Caliper Brakes
brake levers
Shimano 105
tires
Continental Ultra Sport III 700x25c
rims
Merida Expert SL
bicycle weight
8.7kgs
handlebar
Merida Expert SL
stem
Merida Expert CC
seatpost
Merida Expert CC
saddle
Merida Comp SL
hubs
Road Seal Bearing
cassette
Shimano CS-R7000 11/30T
chain
KMC X11
crankset
Shimano 105 50/34T
bottom bracket
SM-BB71-41B, Pressfit 86.5
no of gears
22-Speed
riding purpose
Sport/Performance
Merida is a Taiwanese Bicycle manufacturer who have been around since 1972. Merida are known for their performance packed, value for money Bicycles with cutting edge design. We got the opportunity to test ride the Merida Scultura Rim 4000 (2022) and here is what we thought.
Weight: 8.7kgs
Usage: Racing/Fitness
The Merida Scultura Rim 4000 (2022) is fast and feather light full Shimano 105 equipped all-rounder Road Bicycle weighing just 8.7kgs.
The Scultura Rim 4000 is built on a full carbon frame. This CF2 Carbon frame is super light and durable thanks to its NACA (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautic) fastback profiled down tube and seat tube for improved aerodynamics. Wind tunnel testing from Merida has ensured the teardrop shaped tubes enable perfect airflow at the lowest weight.
The rigid fork on this Bicycle is made of Merida’s Scultura CF Carbon. These bladed forks contribute to smooth steering and keeping the front half of the Bicycle light.
The CF2 Carbon frame is super light and durable with a fastback profiled down tube and seat tube for improved aerodynamics
Merida’s design, especially on Road Bikes are top notch and the same was reflected on the 2022 Scultura Rim 4000. This frame comes in a Gloss Blue primary colour with Black graphics. The improved tube profiling definitely has made the finishing look aerodynamic and aesthetic.
This Bicycle comes in 2 colour variant; Blue and Black
The Scultura Rim 4000 (2022) is equipped with a full Shimano 105 drivetrain. 105 is Shimano’s beginning of top end performance drivetrains. It sits beneath Ultegra in the road component line-up. During the test ride both at the front and rear, the gears shift cleanly, smoothly and quietly. We never missed a gear or felt the shifter being unresponsive when we needed to change gears quickly. It shifts well under load and on inclines as well. The 2x11-Speed integrated Shimano 105 shifters were easy to use with feather light pushes to change the gears.
The Shimano 105, 2x11-Speed derailleurs worked smoothly and had enough depth for acceleration and climbs
To make it a complete groupset, the Scultura Rim 4000 (2022) comes with Shimano 105 Caliper brakes at the front and rear. These lightweight braking components made sure the braking was precise and balanced on both dry and wet flat tarmacs.
The Merida Expert SL drop handlebar was perfect in width making it not too wide nor too cramped. Getting off the saddle and accelerating was easier thanks to the great steering response which this handlebar provided.
The 105 Road Calipers along with the 105 levers helped brake well in both wet and dry conditions
The Continental Ultra Sport 3, 700x25C folding tires on the Scultura Rim 4000 are race specific tires built to be lightweight but reliable. The puncture protect technology ensures the tires and tubes are saved from smaller punctures on the road.
The Merida Comp SL Saddle was not only colour coded, but has a level of support and cushioning that suits the rider on faster rides just as much as those riding a century ride. The saddle also has an inbuilt multi-tool kit stored under which can be easily removed.
The 700x25C Continental folding tires are long lasting and give good traction on tarmacs
This Road Bicycle comes with a complete Shimano 105 drivetrain and Shimano 105 Caliper brakes. The lightweight carbon frame with carbon fork kept the overall weight very less at just 8.7kgs. The design and graphics were aesthetic and the gloss finish was smooth and of top notch quality. Priced at Rs.1,74,990(as on 13th June 2023) the Merida Scultura Rim 4000 (2022) is an ideal choice for anyone looking to buy a Bicycle for Road Racing, Endurance races and Fitness rides.
Prices and Specifications/Components are subject to change by the brand, without due notice.
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