The 2025 Merida Scultura Endurance Rival Edition is a premium endurance road bike that combines cutting-edge technology with a comfort-focused design.
It’s the perfect choice for leisure cyclists who enjoy long hours in the saddle, offering both comfort and efficiency.
This model elevates the award-winning Scultura Endurance platform by integrating the SRAM Rival 12-speed eTap AXS wireless groupset, which delivers ultra-smooth, cable-free shifting.
The clean lines of the frame, combined with clearance for wider 35 mm tires and multiple fixing points, make the Scultura Endurance Rival Edition an ideal bike for winter rides or commuting, ensuring versatility and performance on various road surfaces.
Highlights:
- Lightweight CF3 carbon frame with comfort-oriented geometry and confidence-inspiring handling.
- SRAM Rival 12-speed eTap AXS wireless groupset for precise, cable-free shifting.
- Vision Team 35 Clincher wheelset for reliable performance and durability.
- MERIDA EXPERT SL II stem and handlebar combo for a streamlined and integrated cockpit.
- MERIDA S-FLEX carbon seat post for added comfort on long rides.
- Maxxis Re-Fuse 32 mm tires for superior traction and comfort on challenging road surfaces.
- A perfect blend of performance and comfort, ideal for long, leisure-focused rides, with a relaxed geometry and stable handling.
- The Scultura Endurance excels at handling rough, pothole-ridden country lanes while maintaining superior comfort and stability.
Its longer head tube ensures a more upright and relaxed riding position, making it a favorite for riders seeking confidence and ease on their adventures.
With seamless integration, comfort-focused geometry, and generous tire clearance, it’s ideal for road riding, commuting, and even light off-road adventures.
Praised by cycling media for its 'lively feel,' 'excellent comfort,' and 'enjoyable ride,' the Scultura Endurance delivers on all fronts.
- Sitting Between the Silex and SculturaThe Scultura Endurance sits perfectly between Merida's Silex and Scultura models in the road range.
It’s designed for tarmac adventure riding, ideal for cyclists who want comfort during long hours on the road.
With a modern frame design, the Scultura Endurance offers a more upright, relaxed riding position thanks to its longer head tube and comfort-orientated geometry.
A slacker head tube angle and slightly longer wheelbase contribute to enhanced stability, especially at higher speeds.
- For improved frame stiffness and precise steering, the Scultura Endurance utilizes 12 mm bolt-through axles and a full carbon tapered fork.
The bike features ample tire clearance (up to 35 mm, or 32 mm with mudguards), allowing you to run larger tires at lower pressures for increased comfort on rough terrain.
Merida also includes plenty of practical touches, such as hidden cable routing through the headset for a clean, uncluttered cockpit.
Even the seat clamp is hidden, and the rear seat stay bridge can be removed if mudguards are not used.
Every Scultura Endurance model is equipped with powerful hydraulic disc brakes, mounted via the flat-mount standard for a clean, flush fit.
The calipers sit on top of CNC'd aluminum disc cooler fins, reducing operating temperatures by up to 35%.
- Specifications:Model Year: 2025Frame: Scultura Endurance CF3 II (XS, S, M, L, XL)Fork: Scultura Endurance CF3 Disc, full carbon, taperedWheelset: Vision Team 35 Clincher Disc CenterlockFront Tire: Maxxis Re-Fuse, 32 mmRear Tire: Maxxis Re-Fuse, 32 mmHubs: Merida Expert SLCrankset: SRAM Rival eTap AXSBottom Bracket: SRAM Pressfit DUBCassette: SRAM XG 1250 D1, 12-speedChain: SRAM Rival, 12-speedShifters: SRAM Rival eTap AXS HRDFront Derailleur: SRAM Rival eTap AXSRear Derailleur: SRAM Rival eTap AXSBrakes: SRAM ED Rival eTap AXS, hydraulic, with SRAM Paceline Centerlock rotorsHeadset: Merida Team SLStem: Merida Expert SL II (90 mm - XXS/XS/S, 100 mm - M, 110 mm - L/XL)Handlebar: Merida Expert SL IIGrip: Merida Road ExpertSeat Post: Merida Team SL, carbon with S-FLEXSeat Clamp: Merida ExpertSaddle: Merida Expert SLThis model is designed for riders seeking premium performance at an affordable price compared to other brands, delivering a seamless, comfortable, and high-performance riding experience.