A side by side comparison of two road bikes available in Australia, on price and specs. The Merida Scultura Rim 100 is the lower-priced of the two.
| 2 of 4 bikesDeltas are against the baseline | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and where to buy | |||
| Current Australian price | $1,199 | $1,199 | |
| RRP | $999 | $1,199 | |
| Price source | At 99 Bikes, was $1,399. Stock not confirmed, checked 14 Oct 2026. | RRP AUD (99 Bikes) | |
| Retailers | Not published | 99bikes.com.au | |
| Overview | |||
| Category | Road | Road | |
| Type | Non-electric | Non-electric | |
| Model year | 2026 | 2025 | |
| Frame and suspension | |||
| Frame | Not published | Aluminium | |
| Fork | carbon (CF2) | CUBE CSL Race Disc full carbon | |
| Wheels and tyres | |||
| Wheelset | Merida Comp SL | ACID Pro RA 2.3 Aero Disc | |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c | |
| Stock tyres | 700x25c | 700x30c | |
| Max tyre clearance | 25 mm | 32 mmHighest+7 mm | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Groupset | Shimano Sora/CUES | Shimano Claris | |
| Shifting | Mechanical, 2x | Not published | |
| Crank | Prowheel | Shimano Claris FC-R2000, 50/34T | |
| Chainrings | 46/30 | 50/34 | |
| Cassette | SunRace CS-U98 | 11-34 | |
| Cassette speeds | 9 | 8 | |
| Lowest gearRatio of smallest ring to biggest cog. Lower is easier climbing. | 0.83Lowest | 1.00+0.17 | |
| Highest gearBiggest ring to smallest cog. Higher is a faster top speed. | 4.18 | 4.55+0.37 | |
| Gearing character | Very low climbing gear | Low climbing gear | |
| Brakes and weight | |||
| Brakes | Lee Chi road dual pivot rim brake | Tektro MD-C310C mechanical disc | |
| Rotors | Not published | 160/160mm | |
| Weight | 9.6 kgLowest | 10.5 kg+0.90 kg | |
| Geometry | |||
| Size shown | M/L | 56 | |
| Stack | 574 mm | 591 mm+17 mm | |
| Reach | 390 mm | 391 mm+1 mm | |
| Stack to reachHigher is more upright, lower is more stretched out. | 1.47 | 1.51+0.04 | |
| Head angleLower (slacker) is calmer at speed, higher (steeper) is quicker steering. | 73.0 deg | 72.5 deg-0.5 deg | |
| Seat angle | 73.5 deg | 73.5 degsame | |
| Wheelbase | 995 mm | 1,020 mm+25 mm | |
| Chainstay | 408 mm | 420 mm+12 mm | |
| BB drop | 66 mm | 74 mm+8 mm | |
Stack, reach, head and seat angles, wheelbase, chainstay and BB drop are drawn to scale from published charts. Tube shapes are schematic. Sizes differ between these bikes, so check the size you would actually ride.
BikeFinder Data Profile. Geometry and component figures are researched from published manufacturer and retailer sources, not physical ride tests, and can vary by model year.
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm current details with the seller before purchase.