Lightweight aluminium road bike with full carbon tapered fork and equipped with Shimano Claris drivetrain. The Scultura has always been the powerhouse of any Merida sponsored or supported ProTour teams powering them to world tour stage victories. The Lite frame uses cutting edge aluminium technology - 6066 series triple butted and hydroformed aluminium tubing with smooth welding to deliver a light responsive frame. The tapered full carbon fork delivers precise steering. Highlights: Lightweight aluminium frame Full carbon tapered fork Shimano Claris gearing FSA Tempo compact chainset Dual pivot brakes Maxxis Pursuer 25c Kevlar bead folding tyres Frame Lite BSA - 6066 triple butted and hydroformed aluminium with smooth welding.  Tapered head tube. BSA BB standard 9mm QR axle standard Internal cable routing. Maximum tyre clearance 700 x 25c Fork Scultura Rim CF2; full carbon. Tapered steerer. Max. tyre size: 700 x 25c Gears 16 Shifters Shimano Claris Front Derailleur Shimano Claris Rear Derailleur Shimano Claris; GS Bottom Bracket FSA TH-7420ST Cartridge Bearing Chain KMC M700 Chainset FSA Tempo; 50-34 tooth chainset. Crank length: 165mm XXS 170mm XSS 172.5mm S/MM/L 175mm L/XL Cassette Sunrace CS8; 11-28 teeth; 8 speed Brake Lever Shimano Claris Front Brake Dual Pivot calliper Rear Brake Dual Pivot calliper Grip Merida Road Comp Handlebar Merida Expert SL aluminium; Width: 380mmXXS 400mm XS-S 420mm S/M-M/L 440mm L-XL Stem Merida Comp CC; aluminium; 31.8mm diameter; -6 degree rise - Stem length: 80mm XXS/XS 90mm S 100mm SM/ML 110mm L/XL Headset  Merida M2339 Neck Pedal Not Included Saddle Merida Comp SL; V-mount Seatpost Merida Comp CC; aluminium; 27.2mm diameter; 5mm lay back Wheel Size 700C Rims Merida Comp SL; 17mm inner rim width; 20mm depth; aluminium Spokes Black stainless Front Hub Road sealed bearing; 100x9mm; 24 spokes; Quick Release Rear Hub Road sealed bearing; 130x9mm; 28 spokes; Quick Release Front Tyre Maxxis Pursuer; 700 x 25C; Kevlar bead; folding Rear Tyre Maxxis Pursuer; 700 x 25C; Kevlar bead; folding