Merida Scultura
Racers who want Merida. Reacto for aero; Silex for gravel.
Merida's lightweight race bike, Bahrain Victorious DNA in high kits. Race-low, sharp, the climbing Merida versus Reacto aero.
Racers who want Merida. Reacto for aero; Silex for gravel.
Merida's lightweight race bike, Bahrain Victorious DNA in high kits. Race-low, sharp, the climbing Merida versus Reacto aero.
Racers who want Merida. Reacto for aero; Silex for gravel.
Merida's lightweight race bike, Bahrain Victorious DNA in high kits. Race-low, sharp, the climbing Merida versus Reacto aero.
Racers and fast club riders who want the modern Tarmac. If you came off an SL7, check that the stack/reach still matches your size.
The current Specialized race bike: lighter than SL7, still aero, and famously 'it just disappears' if the fit is right. Size by stack/reach — the 54/56 split is where a lot of riders hop.
| Measurement |  MeridaScultura 2025 |  MeridaScultura 2024 |  SpecializedTarmac SL8 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stackmm | 566 | 566 | 544−22 |
| Reachmm | 392 | 392 | 384−8 |
| Head tube angle° | 73.0 | 73.0 | 73.0 |
| Seat tube angle° | 73.0 | 73.0 | 74.0+1.0 |
| Chainstaymm | 408 | 408 | 410+2 |
| Wheelbasemm | 1000 | 1000 | 978−22 |
| BB dropmm | 68 | 68 | 72+4 |
| BB heightmm | — | — | 268 |
| Standovermm | — | — | 768 |
| Part | Scultura L | Scultura L | Tarmac SL8 54 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stem | 110 mm | 110 mm | 100 mm |
| Bar | 440 mm | 440 mm | 420 mm |
| Crank | 175 mm | 175 mm | 172.5 mm |
Overall, battery life is very good, but should one run out you can swap it with the other mech – something you can't do with Campagnolo. 2024 Merida Scultura ...
Merida Scultura Endurance 4000 bottom line ... Merida has delivered an excellent long-distance machine at a very attractive price. Shimano 105 R7100 is as good a ...
Overall, battery life is very good, but should one run out you can swap it with the other mech – something you can't do with Campagnolo. 2024 Merida Scultura ...
Merida Scultura Endurance 4000 bottom line ... Merida has delivered an excellent long-distance machine at a very attractive price. Shimano 105 R7100 is as good a ...
Specialized S-works Tarmac SL8: how does it stack up 12 months on? · +. Under 7kg ready to ride · +. Fast, decisive handling · +. Compliant enough for long rides.
For a bike with such impressive aero performance, the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 climbs remarkably well. Specialized Sworks tarmac sl8 2024 Test Review WEB ...
