The 2025 Merida Scultura 9000 is the ultimate blend of low weight, sharp handling, aerodynamics, and top-tier comfort, making it an exceptional choice for both competitive races and long-distance training rides.
The Scultura 9000 combines cutting-edge design with high-end components from Shimano, Reynolds, and Continental, ensuring you have the best possible performance on the road.
It’s no wonder that the 2024 version was named 'Best Value Race Bike of the Year 2024' by Cycling Weekly.
Key
Features:
- Super-light CF5 carbon frame: Weighing just around 822 g (in size M), the Scultura's frame is designed for those who demand speed and climbing efficiency.
- Aero-inspired design: Borrowing aero details from Merida’s REACTO aero bike, the Scultura 9000 offers improved aerodynamics without sacrificing its hallmark light weight and agility.
- Shimano Ultegra Di2 12-speed groupset: Electronic shifting offers crisp, precise gear changes, while the Ultegra system ensures reliable, race-ready performance.
- Reynolds BL 46 Expert carbon wheelset: Paired with Continental Grand Prix 5000S TR 28 mm tyres, this combination delivers excellent handling, rolling speed, and grip.
- Disc brakes with DISC COOLER technology: Shimano Ultegra disc brakes ensure powerful stopping performance with integrated cooling features to maintain optimal performance even during long descents.
- MERIDA TEAM SL 1P one-piece cockpit: This fully integrated cockpit design enhances aerodynamics and provides a sleek look.
- Engineering Excellence:The fifth-generation Scultura represents Merida’s ongoing refinement of its classic road bike.
By incorporating features from the award-winning REACTO, the Scultura becomes the most aerodynamic version ever, all while improving comfort.
With an increased focus on rider compliance, the Scultura keeps you comfortable over long rides, reducing fatigue for those final sprints or climbs.
It’s built with the same race-proven geometry as the REACTO, delivering the perfect balance between comfort and raw speed.
- In fact, the Bahrain Victorious team rigorously tested the Scultura, using it to win mountain stages in prestigious races like the Tour de France and Vuelta a España even before the bike was officially launched.
These victories underscore the Scultura's capabilities in real-world, high-performance scenarios.
- Aerodynamic and Comfortable:Aerodynamics is a major focus of the 2025 Scultura 9000, with key learnings from the REACTO implemented into the design.
Yet, it maintains the lightweight frame and agility that made previous Scultura models so beloved.
The updated frame allows for wider tyres, enhancing ride comfort without sacrificing aero efficiency.
The frame’s compliance helps keep the rider fresh, ensuring that when it’s time for the final push, you’ll have energy in reserve.
- Specifications:Model Year: 2025Frame: SCULTURA CF5 V (XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL)Fork: SCULTURA CF5 DiscWheelset: Reynolds BL 46 Expert DB, 100x12mm front hubFront Tyre: Continental Grand Prix 5000S TRRear Tyre: Continental Grand Prix 5000S TRHubs: MERIDA EXPERT SLCrankset: Shimano UltegraBottom Bracket: Shimano SM-BB72-41BCassette: Shimano Ultegra R8100Chain: Shimano M6100-12Shifters: Shimano Ultegra Di2 discFront Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra Di2Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra Di2Brakes: Shimano Ultegra with Shimano CL800 rotorsHandlebar: MERIDA TEAM SL 1P IntegratedStem: MERIDA TEAM ONE-PIECE INTEGRATED (varies by size: 90 mm for smaller frames, up to 120 mm for XL)Seatpost: MERIDA TEAM SL with S-FLEX technologySaddle: Prologo Scratch M5Bottle Cage: BC156C-DSummary:The 2025 Merida Scultura 9000 is a race-proven machine that offers the perfect balance of lightweight construction, comfort, and aerodynamic efficiency.
Whether you're competing in a local race or enjoying a long training session, the Scultura 9000 provides class-leading performance and comfort.
It's no surprise that it earned accolades as one of the best race bikes on the market, offering tremendous value without compromising on top-level features.