Scott Speedster 40 vs Merida Scultura Rim 100
A side by side comparison of two road bikes available in Australia, on price and specs. The Scott Speedster 40 is the lower-priced of the two.
| 2 of 4 bikesDeltas are against the baseline | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and where to buy | |||
| Current Australian price | $1,149Lowest | $1,199 | |
| RRP | $1,149 | $999 | |
| Price source | RRP AUD (Bicycle Superstore) | At 99 Bikes, was $1,399. Stock not confirmed, checked 14 Oct 2026. | |
| Retailers | bicyclesuperstore.com.au | Not published | |
| Overview | |||
| Category | Road | Road | |
| Type | Non-electric | Non-electric | |
| Model year | Not published | 2026 | |
| Frame and suspension | |||
| Frame | Aluminium | Not published | |
| Fork | Alloy | carbon (CF2) | |
| Wheels and tyres | |||
| Wheelset | Formula Comp hubs (24H front / 28H rear) on Syncros Race 24 rims | Merida Comp SL | |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c | |
| Stock tyres | 700x28c | 700x25c | |
| Max tyre clearance | Not published | 25 mm | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Groupset | Shimano Claris | Shimano Sora/CUES | |
| Shifting | Not published | Mechanical, 2x | |
| Crank | Shimano Claris FC-RS200, 50/34 | Prowheel | |
| Chainrings | 50/34 | 46/30 | |
| Cassette | 11-32 | SunRace CS-U98 | |
| Cassette speeds | 8 | 9 | |
| Lowest gearRatio of smallest ring to biggest cog. Lower is easier climbing. | 1.06 | 0.83Lowest-0.23 | |
| Highest gearBiggest ring to smallest cog. Higher is a faster top speed. | 4.55 | 4.18-0.37 | |
| Gearing character | Endurance gearing | Very low climbing gear | |
| Brakes and weight | |||
| Brakes | Tektro BR-315 rim caliper | Lee Chi road dual pivot rim brake | |
| Weight | Not published | 9.6 kg | |
| Geometry | |||
| Size shown | Not published | M/L | |
| Stack | Not published | 574 mm | |
| Reach | Not published | 390 mm | |
| Stack to reachHigher is more upright, lower is more stretched out. | Not published | 1.47 | |
| Head angleLower (slacker) is calmer at speed, higher (steeper) is quicker steering. | Not published | 73.0 deg | |
| Seat angle | Not published | 73.5 deg | |
| Wheelbase | Not published | 995 mm | |
| Chainstay | Not published | 408 mm | |
| BB drop | Not published | 66 mm | |
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- Merida Scultura Rim 100 (size M/L) is the baseline.
Stack, reach, head and seat angles, wheelbase, chainstay and BB drop are drawn to scale from published charts. Tube shapes are schematic. No full geometry published for: Scott Speedster 40.
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.