Merida Scultura Rim 300 Road Bicycle

Merida Scultura Rim 300 Road Bicycle

Discover the Merida Scultura Rim 300 Road Bicycle, a remarkable entry-level bike that combines a triple-butted aluminium frame, full carbon tapered fork, and classic rim brakes. This bike stands out in the road range, offering an impressive frame package and reliable components for an enjoyable and long-lasting road riding experience.

Crafted for Performance and Style: Featuring a beautifully crafted lightweight aluminium frame with internal cable routing and aero-profiled tubing, the Scultura Rim 300 is designed to deliver optimal performance. The full carbon tapered fork enhances the bike's overall weight balance and provides precise steering. The classic rim brakes not only offer a timeless appeal but also ensure reliable and easy-to-maintain stopping power.

Balanced Geometry for Versatile Riding: The Scultura Rim 300 strikes the perfect balance between sharp handling and comfortable riding. By maintaining the proven geometry instead of adopting the more aggressive alternative found in our top-end Scultura frames, this bike offers a relaxed and comfortable riding position without sacrificing speed and acceleration. While it may not be as upright as our Endurance Lite frame, the Scultura Rim 300 provides an exciting option for budget-conscious road riders seeking a less aggressive riding experience.

Reliable Components for a Smooth Ride: Equipped with a Shimano Tiagra 10-speed drivetrain and rim brakes, the Scultura Rim 300 ensures smooth and precise gear shifting while offering dependable stopping power. The Merida Expert SL handlebar and Merida Comp CC stem provide optimal control and handling, enhancing your riding experience and confidence on the road.

Ideal for Entry-Level Riders and Road Enthusiasts: The Scultura Rim 300, with its less aggressive geometry, is an ideal choice for riders who are new to the sport or prefer a slightly more upright riding position. Whether you're just getting into road cycling or looking for a budget-friendly option that doesn't compromise on quality, this bike delivers a solid and enjoyable ride for road enthusiasts of all levels.

Specifications

Specifications of Merida Scultura Rim 300 Road Bicycle

Geometry

Geometry of Merida Scultura Rim 300 Road Bicycle

Technologies

Technologies of Merida Scultura Rim 300 Road Bicycle

Prolite 66 Triple Butted Aluminum:

When creating high-end aluminium frames, we use our proven Prolite 66 (6066) aluminium, as it is incredibly light and durable. In addition, it works exceptionally well with our hydroforming technology, allowing us to create complex shapes, featuring triple butted wall thicknesses, an almost carbon-like appearance and the best possible stiffness-to-weight ratio. While lesser alloys might be cheaper, it is the ideal choice for high-performance bicycle frames.

HFS - Hydro Forming System:

To get the most out of an aluminium tube in terms of shape or varying wall thickness, we apply various forms of manipulation. The most complex but also the most effective is hydroforming, where an aluminium tube is inserted into a negative mould, and a hot emulsion of water and oil is forced through at pressure. The end result is a perfectly shaped aluminium tube that enables us to create beautifully crafted and lightweight aluminium frames.

X-Taper Headtube:

Steering precision is vital to safe and confident handling, and the X-Taper Headtube allows us to significantly boost this precision. A larger headset diameter at the bottom paired with a smaller one at the top helps to deal with the strains modern riding and equipment can put on the headtube, all without adding unnecessary weight. It allows tapered forks to be fitted with ease and delivers precise and confidence-inspiring steering.

Smooth Welding:

This is a process we use to give a nice flat finish to our welds instead of the scaled, 'stack of coins' effect TIG welded joints often have. The welder uses the welding torch to go over the joint twice, helping to smooth out the filler material. It takes a lot of skill to do this, but it delivers strong and smart-looking frames that have the appearance of a carbon fibre frame at first look.

Internal Cable Routing:

On the majority of our frames, we run the gear and brake cables and hoses through the frame. The cables enter and exit the frame through smooth sockets, or we use one of our other systems like Smart Entry or Wire Port to be routed through. Running the cables inside the frame protects them from the elements, gives a clean and neat look and can offer aerodynamic advantages.