Current-generation manufacturer maximum for SCULTURA V CF3/CF5; exact mainland China build identifies CF3 V
Complete weight basis
Current exact mainland China manufacturer reference for size M; weight can vary by size, paint and supply-chain component substitutions
Stiffness evidence
Manufacturer says the exact model page’s AWS anti-wrinkle process increases stiffness and its NACA tube shapes balance aerodynamic and stiffness performance; qualitative claim without a public protocol
The current exact mainland China page lists CNY 16,800, an 8.2 kg size-M reference and qualitative AWS/NACA stiffness claims. The current-generation manufacturer technical page publishes a 30 mm maximum for the shared CF3/CF5 platform.
Batch 25 current exact China page supports an 8.2 kg size-M reference and qualitative stiffness claims. The 30 mm frame/fork maximum is from accepted shared-platform evidence; the platform-page retry returned HTTP 400 on 2026-09-23.
A ride review of the fifth-generation Merida Scultura 7000 on the CF3 frame shared with the Scultura 6000.
David Arthur - Just Ride Bikes · 2023-09-10. How the test bike was supplied is not stated. The Scultura 7000 tested uses the same CF3 frame as the candidate's 6000 but a SRAM Rival AXS build with carbon wheels.Disclosure basis.
Takeaways
Build note0:46The CF3 frame (CF5 is the pro-level grade) borrows aero tube shapes and dropped seatstays from the Reacto, with hoses routed under an FSA SMR stem.
Ride impression6:01It is not light to lift but rides fast and sprightly; comfort on 28 mm GP5000s at about 60 psi is in the same class as a Tarmac or Giant TCR, though the S-Flex seatpost does less than Canyon's split post.
Fit check8:38Clearance is 30 mm; the long, low race geometry steers quickly but predictably at slow speeds.
Build note10:19Dislikes: the under-saddle multitool blocks a saddle bag, the chunky FSA stem limits stack reduction, and the carbon wheels are only 19 mm wide internally.
Automatic captions reviewed 2026-10-25. Paraphrased by Chinese Bikes; points apply to the build shown, not to every size or trim.
Sources
These sources support this model page; individual claims retain the confidence of their cited source.
Merida China · Manufacturer product pageIdentity: High · Specification: High · Price: High · accessed 2026-09-01
Current exact mainland China page lists CNY 16,800, an 8.2 kg size-M reference that varies by size, paint and substitutions, and model-page manufacturing claims that the AWS process increases stiffness and the NACA tube shapes balance aerodynamics and stiffness. These are qualitative manufacturer claims without a frame-stiffness protocol.
Merida · Manufacturer technical pageIdentity: High · Specification: High · Price: Low · accessed 2026-09-01
The current-generation manufacturer technical page identifies the shared CF3/CF5 SCULTURA V frame and fork and publishes a 30 mm maximum tire fit. The exact mainland China SCULTURA 6000 25 page identifies CF3 V, so the generation bridge is explicit.
Merida China · Manufacturer product pageIdentity: High · Specification: High · Price: High · accessed 2026-09-23
Exact mainland China 2025 SCULTURA 6000 page identifies the CF3 V trim, gives an 8.2 kg size-M reference weight and qualitative AWS/NACA stiffness claims. Weight can vary by size, paint and supply-chain component substitutions; no stiffness protocol is published.
Merida China · Manufacturer product page recheckIdentity: High · Specification: High · Price: High · accessed 2026-09-24
Exact mainland China SCULTURA 6000 25 page confirms the CF3 V/105 Di2/R4 build and CNY 16,800 suggested retail. It links to the official mall and dealer locator but exposes no current observed listing or checkout amount.
Merida China Official Mall · Manufacturer storefront list recheckIdentity: High · Price: Low · accessed 2026-09-24
The public product-list response renders template placeholders such as {{item.name}} and ¥{{item.sku_price}} without product identities, SKU prices, stock, or checkout state. It does not support an exact observed price for either scoped Merida model.
