Merida Scultura 4000 vs Canyon Ultimate CF SL 7
Both are race bikes at a similar price. Here is what actually separates them.
The short answer
For a typical all-round rider the Canyon Ultimate CF SL 7 comes out ahead (83% against 74%). That is not a universal verdict — change the terrain or the priority and the order can flip.
What actually separates them
- Price
- The Merida Scultura 4000 is £149 cheaper — £2,300 against £2,449.
- Weight
- The Canyon Ultimate CF SL 7 is 0.9kg lighter, which you notice on long climbs more than anywhere else.
- Tyre clearance
- The Canyon Ultimate CF SL 7 takes 32mm tyres against 30mm — the single most common thing buyers wish they had more of.
- Shifting
- Only the Canyon Ultimate CF SL 7 has electronic shifting. Crisper and lower maintenance, but it needs charging and costs more to replace.
Side by side
| Spec | Scultura 4000 | Ultimate CF SL 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,300 | £2,449 |
| Weight | 8.5 kg | 7.6 kg |
| Frame | carbon | carbon |
| Groupset | Shimano 105 R7100 12-speed mechanical | Shimano 105 R7100 Di2 |
| Stack / reach | 1.43 | 1.43 |
| Tyre clearance | 30 mm | 32 mm |
| Lowest gear | 27 in | 27 in |
| Mudguard mounts | No | No |
| Comfort | 37 | 38 |
| Speed | 69 | 79 |
| Climbing | 66 | 78 |
| Value | 41 | 64 |
Neither might be the right answer
This page assumes an average rider. Tell us how you actually ride and we will rank these two against everything else at the price.
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