Merida Scultura Endurance Gr 500 II2 bike
Merida Scultura Endurance Gr 500 II2 bike
Sharp enough to cut it on the race circuit, comfortable enough for all-day gravel riding
The SCULTURA ENDURANCE GR 500 takes the proven geometry of endurance road bike and marries it with a high-value aluminium frame, comfortable carbon fork and gravel-ready kit to deliver a bike that's happy to take on the course or just get the distance in on rough roads. Shimano's dependable GRX gravel groupset gives wide but tightly spaced ratios and a tubeless-ready wheelset gets Continental's fast but grippy Terra Speed tyres.
The SCULTURA ENDURANCE is the perfect choice for more leisure-focused cyclists who want to enjoy long hours in the saddle while being comfortable and relaxed on the bike. Wide tyres offer plenty of comfort, even on the most pothole-littered country lanes, while a longer head tube provides a more relaxed riding position. An instant hit with the international cycling press and besides being given a 'comfort' award by RennRad, it also managed to get a long list of compliments like 'excellent comfort', ‘confidence inspiring', 'lively feel' and 'enjoyable' by reference cycling media such as Gran Fondo, Cyclingnews, Cyclingtips and Road.cc. Compared to its namesake, the SCULTURA, the ENDURANCE has a more comfort-orientated geometry, plenty of tyre clearance and seamless integration of the latest standards. It sits between the road-biased SCULTURA on one side and the gravel/adventure SILEX on the other, while the SCULTURA ENDURANCE GR lineup offers gravel-racing focussed options with off-road ready tyres and flared handlebars.
Features
- Lightweight 6066 triple butted and hydroformed aluminium frame with comfort orientated geometry for confidence inspiring handling
- Shimano GRX 2x10-speed groupset
- Tubeless ready MERIDA wheelset
- Full carbon tapered fork
- Gravel-ready, fast rolling Continental Terra Speed tyres on tubeless-ready rims
- Under-saddle pouch with MERIDA multitool
Tec spec
- FRAME: SCULTURA ENDURANCE LITE, material: aluminium, 700x35C max./ 700x32C (with fender) max. wheelsize, 100x12/ 142x12mm axle standard, BB86 bottom bracket standard
- FORK: SCULTURA ENDURANCE CF3 DISC, material: carbon, 700x35C max. wheelsize
- BRAKES: Shimano GRX400, Hydraulic disc
- DISCS: Shimano RT10, 160mm
- HEADSET: MERIDA TEAM SL, VP-MRBHB
- HANDLEBARS: MERIDA EXPERT GRII, material: aluminium (400, 420, 440 mm)
- HANDLEBARS: MERIDA TEAM CC III, material: aluminium, 31.8mm diameter, 6° stem angle (80, 90, 100, 110 mm), incl. MERIDA SMART MOUNT
- HANDLE GRIPS: MERIDA ROAD Expert
- FRONT DERAILLEUR: Shimano GRX400 DERAILLEUR
- REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano GRX400javascript:void(0)
- REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano GRX400
- CRANKSET: Shimano GRX600, 46-30 teeth (170, 172,5, 175 mm)
- SEAT REGISTER: MERIDA EXPERT CC, 27.2mm diameter, 15mm setback, Carbon
- SEATPOST CLAMP: MERIDA EXPERT
- SEAT: MERIDA COMP SL, 28% recycled material, V-mount, incl. MERIDA minitool
- CHAIN: KMC X10 CHAIN
- SPROCKET PACK: Shimano HG50, 11-36 teeth, 10 speed
- BOTTOM BRACKET: Shimano SM-BB72-41B, Pressfit 86.5
- HUBS: Shimano HB-TC500 / Shimano HB-TC500-HM, 100x12mm width front hub, 28 spoke holes, Centerlock, 12-142mm width rear hub, 28 spoke holes, Centerlock
- SPLINKS: MERIDA EXPERT TR / MERIDA EXPERT SL, including removable lever, 6/4mm allen key
- WHEELS: MERIDA EXPERT CC, 23mm inner width, 19mm height, material: aluminium, Tubeless ready
- WHEELS Continental Terra Speed ProTection, 700x35C, fold
Technologies
Prolite 66 Triple Butted Aluminum
Proven high-end aluminum (6066) is extremely light and strong. By using triple-butted wall thicknesses and hydro forming technology, the best ratio of stiffness to weight can be offered.
HFS - Hydro forming system
Tubes are inserted into negative molds and a hot emulsion of water and oil is forced under pressure, enabling them to form complex shapes.
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
Sometimes called "double pass welding," a second pass on the weld gives the frame a clean, organic look. At first glance, you'll be convinced it's carbon.
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.
Down tube exit
Ensures that internally routed cables and cords cannot move freely and remain easily accessible for maintenance.
DI2 Ready
Shimano's Di2 electronic shifting system offers fast, smooth and reliable shifting. In particular, in the road world, it has proven itself as the primary choice when top performance is at the top of the agenda. With that in mind, we have a broad selection of performance road frames that are Di2 READY and can accommodate the electrical cable, battery and other little tweaks that the system requires.
F-Mount
'F-Mount-equipped bikes have built-in fender fittings (some bikes require model-specific fenders), making mounting quick and easy.
Wire Port
MERIDA designed headsets that enable all control cables from the handlebar to enter the frame through the headset cover, creating a clean and uncluttered look, allowing for a lighter, stronger and more aerodynamic frame structure than with conventional cable ports. Depending on the model, the cables are run completely internally (including the bar and stem) or semi-integrated, where the cables enter the frame underneath the stem.