Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Wheels 700c -
Groupset 105, Shimano -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 10 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Scultura Lite
Suspension Fork
Road Carbon Comp
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105 SS
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105 D
Shift Levers
Shimano 105
Cassette
Shimano CS-4600-10 12-28
Crank
Shimano R565 50-34
Bottom Bracket
attached
Chain
KMC X10 10s
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano 105
Rear Hub
Shimano 105
Rims
MERIDA MR500
Spokes
black stainless-S
Tires
Continental Ultra Sport II 23 fold
Brakes
Brakes
Merida Road Pro
Brake Levers
attached
Cockpit
Handlebar
ControlTech ONE Road
Headset
Big Conoid S-Bearing Neck Pro
Seat
Saddle
MERIDA Pro SI
Seatpost
ControlTech T5 SB10 27.2 mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 47cm | 50cm | 52cm | 54cm | 56cm | 59cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.44 mm | 1.44 mm | 1.43 mm | 1.46 mm | 1.5 mm | 1.54 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 270 mm | 270 mm | 270 mm | 270 mm | 270 mm | 270 mm |
| Stack | 530 mm | 543 mm | 556 mm | 573 mm | 594 mm | 620 mm |
| Reach | 369 mm | 377 mm | 388 mm | 392 mm | 396 mm | 403 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 520 mm | 532 mm | 547 mm | 562 mm | 577 mm | 592 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 470 mm | 500 mm | 520 mm | 540 mm | 560 mm | 590 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71 ° | 72 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 130 mm | 140 mm | 150 mm | 170 mm | 190 mm | 215 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 410 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 66 mm | 66 mm | 66 mm | 66 mm | 66 mm | 66 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
Scultura 904 is part of the Merida Scultura model. 214 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Merida Scultura bikes models from 2014, here.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Average price for Race bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Race bike is 3350$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Race bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Race bikes average weight
Race bikes weigh an average of 6.82 kg (15.04 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
much heavier than average, Scultura 904 has a weight of 8.9 kg (19.62 lbs). To sum up, it’s 30.5% heavier than the average weight of Race bikes.
Scultura 904 components
Fork material
The fork is made out of carbon, so, it is super light and stiff. In conclusion, a carbon fork gives you great control when steering, and is also more forgiving.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the Scultura 904 bike is equipped with the 700c aluminum model. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Merida Scultura 904 has Rim brakes installed. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.