The 400 is equipped with a 2x11 speed Shimano 105 Drivetrain which is performance oriented, right in that sweet spot for the recreational rider that wants to go fast or the experienced rider that just wants a workhorse to get the job done. The Shimano 105 Hydraulic Disc Brakes provide simple and efficient braking and are a bit cheaper than the disc brake model which is a nice added bonus. All-around this bike provides great value, it is a decent step up in quality from the 2X10 Speed Shimano Tiagra on the Scultura 300 and is the highest quality alloy frame Scultura. The Merida Scultura 400 combines a quality alloy frame/carbon fork combination with Shimano 105 and high-quality Hydraulic Disc brakes for a bike that is well-rounded and ready for any road ride.

Features

Precise Steering: All SCULTURA models feature a full carbon fork with a tapered steerer to give precise confidence-inspiring steering. Alloy and CF2 carbon models feature a ‘regular’ 1 1/8" to 1 1/2" taper. The high-end CF4 frame has a slimmed down front profile and uses a 1 1/8" to 1 1/4" taper.

Aero Profiled Tubing: Our wind tunnel learnings from the REACTO design project have been used to create a smaller aerodynamically optimised ‘NACA Fastback’ tube profile. The more extreme truncation of the teardrop shaped tubes enables perfect airflow at the lowest possible weight.