The Scultura has always been the powerhouse of any Merida sponsored or supported ProTour teams powering them to world tour stage victories. The Lite frame uses cutting edge aluminium technology - 6066 series triple butted and hydroformed aluminium tubing with smooth welding to deliver a light responsive frame. The tapered full carbon fork delivers precise steering. Lightweight 6066 triple butted aluminium frame with full carbon tapered fork Less aggressive geometry than the SCULTURA CF5 and CF3 models Shimano Sora 9-speed shifters and derailleurs FSA Omega chainset MERIDA EXPERT SL handlebar and MERIDA COMP CC stem MERIDA EXPERT SL through axles including removable lever, 6/4mm Allen key SPECIFICATION FRAME - Lite - Hydroformed triple butted 6066 aluminium with smooth welding. Tapered head tube, Pressfit BB Standard, 142 x 12mm axle standard. Max tyre size 700 x 28c FORK - Scultura CF2 Disc; Full carbon; tapered steerer. Max tyre size: 700 x 28c GEARS - 18 SHIFTERS - Shimano Sora FRONT DERAILLEUR - Shimano Sora REAR DERAILLEUR - Shimano Sora; GS BOTTOM BRACKET - FSA BB-AL86/Ø19 CHAIN - KMC M99 CHAINSET - FSA Omega; 50-34 tooth chainset. Crank length: 165mm (XXS), 170mm (XS,S), 172.5mm (S/M,M/L), 175mm (L,XL) CASSETTE - Microshift CS-9S; 11-28 teeth; 9 speed BRAKE LEVER - Shimano Sora FRONT BRAKE - Promax DSK-330R mechanical disc brake caliper with Promax 160G 160mm rotor REAR BRAKE - Promax DSK-330R mechanical disc brake caliper with Promax 160G 160mm rotor GRIP - Merida Road Comp HANDLEBAR - Merida Expert SLII; aluminium; Width 380mm (XXS), 400mm (XS), 420mm (S,M,L), 440mm (XL) STEM - Merida Comp CC; 31.8mm diameter; aluminium; -7 degree rise. Length 80mm (XXS,XS), 90mm (S), 100mm (S/M, M/L) 110mm (L,XL) HEADSET - Merida M2339 Neck PEDALS - Not included SADDLE - Merida Comp SL with V-mount SEATPOST - Merida Comp CC; aluminium; 27.2mm diameter; 5mm lay back WHEEL SIZE - 700c RIMS - Merida Comp SL; 17mm inner rim width; 22mm rim depth; aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included) SPOKES - Black stainless FRONT HUB - Joytech D981-12; 100x12mm; 28 spokes with Merida Expert SL axle REAR HUB - Joytech D982TSE-R; 142x12mm; 28 spokes with Merida Comp SL axle including removable 6/4mm allen key FRONT TYRE - Maxxis Pursuer; 700 x 25C; Kevlar bead, folding REAR TYRE - Maxxis Pursuer; 700 x 25C; Kevlar bead, folding