The silhouette of the bike would not give away the fact the eScultura benefits from a permanent tail wind.

The eScultura 400 brings all the benefits of a pedal-assist motor to a serious road bike, delivering a way to keep up with the pack on the hills without a heavy, draggy feel when you’re pedalling above the assistance limit. Shimano’s benchmark 105 groupset and hydraulic disc brakes to deliver a ride that’s as sporty as a regular bike.

MAHLE’s ebikemotion system – a 40Nm rear hub motor powered by a fully integrated 250Wh battery hidden in the downtube.

The low system weight combined with a carbon fork and sophisticated aluminium frame means the bike also feels lively even without power assistance. There is almost no drag at all from the motor when it is not engaged.

The system has an iWoc button for controlling support levels and a sophisticated app provides an opportunity to adjust the riding feel as well as offering post-ride analysis features.

The frame has mounts for mudguards and rack and a neat hidden kickstand mount. Cable routing is through the frame with cables entering through a specific headset cap to keep the cockpit nice and neat.

SPECIFICATION –

Frame -Lite, Hydroformed 6066 triple butted aluminium, integrated battery, mounts for mudguards, rack and kickstand. 9mm QR axle standard, BSA BB standard. Max. tyre size 700 x 45c without mudguards, 700 x 42c with mudguards. 27.5″ x 47c
Motor -Mahle X30 Hub motor, 40Nm
Battery -Mahle ix250Wh Battery Pack
Battery Capacity -250Wh
Charger -Mahle X30 Charger
Mode Switch -Mahle iWoc ONE
Fork -Mission CX CF3; carbon. Max. tyre size: 700 x 42c
Shifters -Shimano 105
Front Derailleur -Shimano 105 R7100
Rear Derailleur -Shimano 105 R7100; GS
Bottom Bracket -Shimano BSA
Chain -Shimano M7100
Chainset -Shimano 105; R7100; 52-36 tooth chainset with 170 mm-XS/S/M, 175 mm-L/XL crank
Cassette -Shimano 105; 11-36 teeth; 12 speed
Brake Lever -Shimano 105
Front Brake -Shimano 105 R7100; 2 piston hydraulic disc brake with Shimano RT64 160mm rotor
Rear Brake -Shimano 105 R7100; 2 piston hydraulic disc brake with Shimano RT66 160mm rotor
Grip -Merida Expert
Handlebar -Merida Expert CW; aluminium; 400mm (XS/S), 420mm (M/L), 440mm (XL)
Stem -Merida Team CC III; aluminium; 31.8mm diameter; -6 degree rise; length: 80mm (XS), 90mm (S), 100mm (M), 110mm (L/XL)
Head Set -Merida 8158
Pedal -VP Components – VPE-893
Saddle -Merida Expert SL; V-mount;
Seat Post -Merida Expert CC; aluminium; 30.9mm diameter; in-line
Rims -Merida Expert SL; 17mm inner rim width; 22mm depth; aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)
Spokes -Black stainless
Front Hub -Shimano HB-TC500; 100 x 12mm; 28 Spokes; Centerlock
Front Tyre -0Maxxis Pursuer; 700 x 32C; Kevlar bead, folding
Rear Tyre -Maxxis Pursuer; 700 x 32C; Kevlar bead, folding
Front Light -CG-119PG
Rear Light -CG-404RG