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Merida Scultura Endurance 400

Weight 9.56kg (XL) Frame Scultura Endurance Lite Aluminium Fork Carbon Scultura Endurance Cf3 Disc Gears Shimano 105 11-speed Brakes Shimano 105 hydraulic disc with Shimano RT10 rotors Wheels Merida Expert SL Finishing kit Merida Expert CW stem, Merida Expert SL handlebar, Merida Expert CC seatpost, Merida Comp SL saddle, Maxxis Detonator 32c tyres

MERIDA’S CARBON SCULTURA Endurance impressed us in 2023’s Bike of the Year test, but can the lower-priced aluminium version meet the high standards of its composite cousin?

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