Merida Scultura Endurance Gr 5000 II2 bike 2025

Fast, capable and composed

SCULTURA ENDURANCE GR 5000 is designed for the high-speed, high-stakes world of gravel racing, using our test and award-winning CF3 carbon fibre road endurance frame as a base. Add in Continental's fast rolling but off-road tough Terra Speed 35 mm tyres, Shimano's proven GRX groupset, our own wheelset and a flared handlebar to maximise control on rough tracks and you're got the perfect mix of low weight, sharp but stable handling and comfort that's ideal for fast-paced gravel rides or rough road routes.
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 CF3 carbon frame with comfort orientated geometry and confidence inspiring handling
Shimano GRX 2x12-speed groupset
Tubeless ready MERIDA wheelset
Flared handlebar for extra control
Gravel-ready, fast rolling Continental Terra Speed tyres on tubeless-ready rims
Under-saddle pouch with MERIDA multitool

Tec spec

FRAME: SCULTURA ENDURANCE CF3 II, material: carbon, 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 GRX820, Hydraulic disc
DISCS: Shimano RT64, 160mm
HEADSET: MERIDA TEAM SL, VP-MRBHB
HANDLEBARS: MERIDA EXPERT GRII HANDLEBARS, material: aluminium, (400, 420, 440 mm)
HANDLEBARS: MERIDA EXPERT SL 2PII, material: aluminium, 9° stem angle, (90, 100, 110 mm), incl. MERIDA SMART MOUNT
HANDLE GRIPS: MERIDA ROAD EXPERT
FRONT DERAILLEUR: Shimano GRX820
REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano GRX820
REAR DERAILLEURS: Shimano GRX820
CRANKSET: Shimano GRX820, 48-31 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: Shimano M6100-12
SPROCKET PACK: Shimano GRX HG710, 11-36 teeth, 12 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
SPOKES: 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

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.

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.

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.

Nano Matrix Carbon

NANO MATRIX CARBON is a special kind of carbon fibre where we add extremely tiny, nano-scale particles to the resin that binds the individual carbon fibres together. These then work on a molecular level to protect them from damage. It’s so effective that it can actually increase the finished carbon fibre’s impact resistance by up to 40%, allowing us to build stronger and lighter composite frames that result in a faster and tougher bike.

Internal Clamp

When every second counts, the smallest of details can make the difference between winning and losing, so we look at every aspect of our frames to make them as sleek as possible. By using a seat post clamping mechanism that secures the post with a wedge inside the frame itself, we minimise the turbulence and potential drag while keeping post height adjustment simple, giving a frame that is more aerodynamic and also better looking.

AWS

This is a method we use to manufacture our carbon fibre frames. First, the carbon fibre that makes up the frame is laid around special formers. We then use a bladder to compress the layers against the outside of the frame mould, giving a smooth and wrinkle-free internal finish, removing any voids in between the layers of carbon that can cause potential weak points, resulting in a stronger, lighter frame.

Disc Cooler

Used on our carbon fibre road and gravel bikes, DISC COOLER is a finned piece of forged aluminium that sits between the brake calliper and frame. The aluminium piece helps to draw heat from the braking system and radiates it away quickly. It reduces the temperatures by up to 35% and helps to keep your brakes working at their best for improved control and performance on long descents and under heavy braking.

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.