Cheating? Not when you're having this much fun. The eSCULTURA 400 brings all the benefits of a pedal-assist motor to a serious road bike, offering up a way to keep up with the pack on the hills without a heavy, draggy feel when you're pedalling above the assistance limit. A 250 Wh battery sits inside the downtube, while the low-drag hub-drive motor works perfectly with Shimano's benchmark 105 groupset and hydraulic disc brakes to deliver a ride that's as sporty as a regular bike.
As even dedicated road riders realise the advantages a little ‘helping hand’ can offer, our eRoad range is spearheaded by this assisted version of our 'classic' SCULTURA. The eSCULTURA is for all the road riders out there who like an active riding style, but are looking for the extra boost to catch up with the bunch and to make the climbs that little bit easier.
The MAHLE rear hub motor system gives our eSCULTURA an almost 'non-e-bike' silhouette while delivering natural and almost drag-free pedalling support. You can even use an externally mounted 208 Wh MAHLE Range Extender to boost range. While the eSCULTURA is a dedicated road bike, its comfortable yet sporty geometry and its ample tyre clearance give it real versatility and day-to-day usability.
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.
DOWN TUBE EXIT
DOWN TUBE EXIT is a feature seen on some of our frames with internally routed cables. By slightly overlapping the downtube where it connects to the bottom bracket, it leaves a small space that allows cables to exit easily. This means they are easily accessible for routine maintenance or replacement, but it prevents excessive movement and noise that can cause wear and distraction.
F-MOUNT
Being able to turn your bike into an all-weather commuter that has mudguards and other fittings can be a real plus, in particular when riding on wet and perhaps muddy roads and tracks on a regular basis. To make fitting easy, some of our bikes are F-MOUNT equipped. These integrated fittings mounts make adding mudguards fast and simple. Please note that some bikes require model-specific mudguards.
K-MOUNT
When using your bike in an urban environment, where you might not always have the option to use a specific bike stand, a kickstand is an ideal solution to park your bike safely. Some of our bikes come with a neatly integrated K-MOUNT, which makes fitting a MERIDA kickstand (or any commercial kickstand) easy. And if you don’t want to have a kickstand and prefer the clean appearance of your frame, the K-MOUNT is neatly tucked away underneath your chainstay, difficult to spot if you don’t know it is there.
C-MOUNT
Similar to our F-MOUNT, where various fixing points for mudguards are part of the frame offering, the C-MOUNT equipped bikes have the fixing points for a rear rack already integrated, making fitting fast, simple and reliable. The C-MOUNTS are an additional feature that improves the day-to-day versatility by adding loading capacity to your bike, ideal for commuting and shopping trips. Please note that some bikes require model-specific rear racks.v
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.
Features:
- MAHLE ebikemotion X35+ hub motor gives natural feeling assistance
- Triple butted aluminium frame with built-in 250 Wh battery
- Efficient, low drag pedalling above assistance limit
- Sleek 'normal bike' silhouette and low weight
- Slick Shimano 105 groupset with double chainset
Product Code | N916 |
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Brand | Merida |
Gender | Unisex |
Frame | eSCULTURA LITE material: aluminium 700x45C / 700x42C (with fender) / 27,5x47C max. wheelsize 100x9/135x9mm axle standard BSA bottom bracket standard |
Fork | MERIDA SCULTURA CF MDF09 material: carbon 700x40C w/ fender max wheelsize |
Shifters | Shimano 105 |
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 105 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 GS |
Brakes | Shimano 105 2 piston |
Crankset | Shimano 105 50-34 teeth 170 mm-XS/S/SM/ML, 175 mm-L/XL |
Cassette | Shimano 105 11-32 teeth 11 speed |
Chain | KMC e11s |
Hub Front | 100x12mm |
Hub Rear | 142x12mm |
Tyres | Maxxis Pursuer 700x32C fold |
Handlebar | MERIDA EXPERT CW material: aluminium 400mm (XS/S), 420mm (M/L), 440 (XL) |
Stem | material: aluminium 31.8mm diameter 5° stem angle 80 mm- XXS/XS, 90 mm-S, 100 mm-SM/ML, 110 mm-L/XL |
Headset | VP MH-P16 |
Saddle | MERIDA COMP SL V-mount |
Seatpost | MERIDA EXPERT CC material: carbon 30.9mm diameter 0mm setback |
Pedal | VP VPE-891 |
Wheel Size | 700c |
Number of Gears | 22 |
Motor | Mahle X35+ Hub Engine 40Nm |
Battery | Mahle B1-D 250Wh |
Ready to ride
Every bike from Start Fitness is fully checked & assembled before despatch and will arrive, almost, ready to ride. Each bike is assembled by one of our CyTech accredited mechanics and then packed into one of our custom boxes.
*This process has a lead time of 2-4 working days.
Unfortunately during peak times this may be slightly delayed. We will however, aim to despatch your bike as quickly as possible. Minimal assembly, with basic tools, is required before you can ride. Assembly tools are not usually included.
Making sure you are home
Once fully checked and boxed, we will contact you to arrange a suitable delivery date when you will be home to take delivery. Our bikes are despatched with a premium delivery service which usually delivers next working day (excludes weekends & bank holidays) for mainland UK orders, it may take slightly longer for some areas, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands and outlying Scottish areas. European bike deliveries usually take approximately one week.
Taking Delivery
Any mechanical or cosmetic issues need to be reported to us within one week of the delivery date. If you do not plan on using the bike straight away, we advise that you remove it from the box and check it over ASAP as we cannot be responsible for any reported issues (other than standard warranty issues) later than one week from the date that the bicycle was delivered.
First Service
After a few weeks of riding (we recommend around 6-8 weeks, regardless of how much the bike has been used), a new bike will need a service to make final adjustments and to re-check all nuts and bolts. This is necessary as the bike goes through a ‘bedding in’ phase, after which, final adjustment may be necessary. We recommend that this is carried out by a CyTech qualified mechanic.
It is important to have these checks carried out to prevent any avoidable problems which may not be covered by warranty and to ensure the smooth running of your bicycle. If you’re local to us, we’re able to offer this first service free of charge* at our Newcastle store (NE1 6JE). You’ll just need to call our workshop on 0191 917 3825 to book your service in, and don’t forget to bring your proof of purchase when you drop the bike off with us.
If you’ve had the bike delivered, it will be your responsibility to ensure a first service is carried out at a trusted bike shop local to you, preferably by a Cytech certified mechanic. Start Fitness are unfortunately not able to cover any costs associated with this service if carried out by another store.
*Please note that this complimentary check-over does not include any labour to replace worn parts or to fit new accessories. All bikes should be delivered to us in a clean and serviceable condition, or a £15 cleaning charge will be payable.
Bike Servicing
Bicycles need to be serviced regularly, as a guideline we would advise on at least one full service per year and/or a standard service twice a year. If the bike is used regularly in adverse conditions, more regular servicing may be required.
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