Raced and refined by Team Bahrain Victorious, the Merida Scultura Team is the comfort-focused answer to the Reacto aero bike. Where the Reacto is built to slice through the air, this Scultura Team edition is all about reducing weight, soaking up road buzz, and keeping your legs fresh when it counts most.
That said, Merida hasn't ignored aerodynamics. The fifth generation of this lightweight racer has borrowed selected aero details from the award-winning Reacto, making it the most aerodynamic Scultura to date. But it hasn't lost sight of what made it special in the first place. Light, lively, and genuinely comfortable over long miles, it's the kind of bike that still feels good in the third hour when your back is starting to talk to you.
Cycling Weekly clearly agreed. They handed the Scultura their 'Best Value Race Bike of the Year 2024' award, which, if you've spent any time reading road bike reviews, you'll know isn't given out lightly.
The CF5 carbon frame tips the scales at around 822g in a size M, sharing its race-proven geometry with the Reacto. What you get is that sharp, precise handling you'd expect from a Merida team bike, paired with compliance levels that take the sting out of rough British tarmac without feeling sluggish or vague. Whether you're pushing on a long climb or sprinting for a village sign, it responds exactly when you ask it to.
Features:
- Super-light CF5 carbon frame (approx. 822 g - in size M) with race-proven (identical to REACTO) geometry
- Shimano Dura-Ace 12-speed Di2 groupset
- Power meter
- MERIDA TEAM SL 1P one-piece cockpit
- Vision Metron 45 SL wheelset with Continental 5000S TR 28 mm tyres
- MERIDA TEAM SL II carbon seat post and DISC COOLER technology
It's a proper race machine that doesn't punish you for riding it hard day after day. And because the geometry is shared with the Reacto, riders already familiar with that platform will feel at home from the first pedal stroke.
If you're unsure about fit before buying, the Merida bikes size guide is worth a look to make sure you're on the right frame.
And if you're still deciding whether a pure road race bike is the right choice for how and where you ride, our guide to different types of bikes will help you work it out before you commit.