Kaiser Bikes presents this Merida Scultura Limited Carbon Road Bike
Size:
Small (equates to 52cm)
Condition:
The bike is structurally sound and in good condition bar a couple of small minor imperfections, most of which have been photoed.
The gear shifts are crisp as you'd expect and the brakes sharp and responsive.
Components:
- Frame Material: CF4 carbon with aggressive ProTour geometry and the most expensive carbon lay-up. Slim tapered head tube 1 1/8” to 1 ¼” and truncated NACA Fastback profile tubes. Narrow profiled seat stays. Superlite full carbon tapered fork.
- Shifters and Brakes: SRAM Force AXS wireless 12 speed shifters
- Cranks: FSA K-Force Light Carbon Crank Arms
- Front Derailleur: SRAM Force AXS wireless
- Rear Derailleur: SRAM Force AXS wireless
- Saddle: Syncros Belcarra
- Seatpost: FSA K-Force Carbon seatpost
- Handlebar: FSA K-Force Carbon handlebar
- Stem: FSA OS-99 carbon stem
- Wheelset: Kinetic One hand built aluminium wheels - can be upgraded to carbon wheels at cost.
- Tyres: Schwalbe Durano - can be upgraded to new racing tyres.
Descriptive Summary:
The same frame the pro riders use - CF4 carbon frame with aggressive ProTour proved geometry and the most expensive carbon lay-up. Slimmed down tapered head tube 1 1/8” to 1 ¼” and truncated NACA Fastback profile tubing for aerodynamics. Narrow profiled seat stays help reduce vibration. BB386, internal cable routing – 750g M/L +/- 3%, fork = 310g
NANO MATRIX CARBON
To protect the integrity of carbon frames, the fibres are bonded together with an epoxy resin with added nanoparticles, increasing impact resistance by up to 40%.
AWS
When creating the individual carbon elements, an inflatable bladder is used to ensure there are no wrinkles inside the tube as these can add weight and create weakness. This results in a lighter, stiffer and stronger frame.
CARBON FORK
Carbon forks provide superb vibration damping and precise steering. All road bikes feature a full carbon fork; the steerer and fork blades are all made of carbon.
NACA FASTBACK PROFILE
The aerodynamics are based around a NACA0028 teardrop profile (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics) which is truncated. Air moves around the tube as though the missing rear section of the teardrop were still there, saving weight by using less material.
X-TAPER HEADTUBE
Using a tapered head tube with 1 1/8" bearings in the top and 1 1/4" or 1 1/2" in the bottom creates superb stiffness and precise, confidence-inspiring steering.
S-FLEX
Patent pending design. Carbon is good at absorbing vibration but to increase comfort we shape the seat posts using our exclusive S-Flex design.
INTERNAL CABLE
Cables are routed through the frame, entering and exiting through smooth sockets. The bike looks neat, whilst the cables are protected from moisture and dirt.
