Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E
A race-focused road bike from 2021, made in 5 sizes from SM to XL.
Size
Stack 557 mmReach 394 mm
Geometry
| Size | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit | |||||
| Stack (mm)How high the front sits | 524 | 543 | 557 | 571 | 592 |
| Reach (mm)How far forward the bars start | 383 | 388 | 394 | 399 | 408 |
| Stack ÷ reach Higher = more upright | 1.37 | 1.40 | 1.41 | 1.43 | 1.45 |
| Top tube (effective) (mm)Horizontal top-tube length | 535 | 545 | 560 | 575 | 590 |
| Seat tube angle Saddle position over the pedals | 74° | 74° | 73.5° | 73° | 73° |
| Seat tube length (mm)Frame size reference | 500 | 520 | 540 | 560 | 590 |
| Head tube length (mm)Front-end height | 125 | 140 | 155 | 170 | 190 |
| Standover (mm)Clearance when you stop | 740 | 760 | 777 | 794 | 822 |
| Handling | |||||
| Head tube angle Steeper = quicker steering | 72.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 74° |
| Fork offset (mm)Fork rake | 50 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 49 |
| Trail (mm)More = steadier steering | 54 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 45 |
| Wheelbase (mm)Longer = more stable | 982 | 983 | 993 | 1003 | 1012 |
| Chainstay (mm)Shorter = snappier | 408 | 408 | 408 | 408 | 408 |
| BB drop (mm)More = lower centre of gravity | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 |
| BB height (mm)Pedal clearance in corners | 270 | 270 | 270 | 270 | 270 |
| Front centre (mm)Room for your toes | 583 | 584 | 594 | 604 | 613 |
| Other | |||||
| Weight (kg)Complete bike, as published | 15.2 | – | – | – | – |
Underlined values are calculated by BikeLens. A dash means the brand doesn't publish it.
How it rides
Race-focused
A low, stretched position built for speed. Suits flexible riders who like to ride fast.
Handling, size MD/LG
- Steering
- Quick48 mm trail
- Wheelbase
- Balanced993 mm
- Chainstays
- Balanced408 mm
- BB drop
- High66 mm
Bikes that fit like it
The closest road frames from other ranges, against size MD/LG here.
| Bike | Size | Stack | Reach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merida REACTO TEAM2024Stack same, reach +1 mm | MD | same | +1 mm |
| Specialized Tarmac SL7 Comp - Shimano 105 Di22025Stack −2 mm, reach +4 mm | 56cm | −2 mm | +4 mm |
| Canyon Ultimate CF 7 Di2 A.502026Stack +3 mm, reach −1 mm | M | +3 mm | −1 mm |
| Canyon Aeroad CF SLX 7 AXS NSW2026Stack +3 mm, reach −1 mm | M | +3 mm | −1 mm |
| Trek Madone SL 7 AXS Gen 62023Stack +6 mm, reach −3 mm | 56cm | +6 mm | −3 mm |
| Trek Émonda ALR 62023Stack +6 mm, reach −3 mm | 56cm | +6 mm | −3 mm |
Other versions
Same frame, different parts
These builds share this exact geometry, so they fit the same.
- SCULTURA 8000-E2021
- SCULTURA 9000-E2021