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Merida Scultura Endurance 4000 vs Van Rysel EDR CF 105 Di2

Both are endurance bikes at a similar price. Here is what actually separates them.

The short answer

These two score within 0 points of each other for a typical all-round rider, so there is no single winner — the right one depends entirely on which of the differences below you care about.

Merida

Scultura Endurance 4000

78% for a typical rider

£1,799 at Tredz

£101 under RRP. Free UK delivery over £20
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Van Rysel

EDR CF 105 Di2

78% for a typical rider

£2,199 at Decathlon

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What actually separates them

Price
The Merida Scultura Endurance 4000 is £299 cheaper — £1,900 against £2,199.
Weight
The Van Rysel EDR CF 105 Di2 is 0.4kg lighter, which you notice on long climbs more than anywhere else.
Riding position
The Merida Scultura Endurance 4000 sits you more upright (1.54 stack-to-reach against 1.49). The Van Rysel EDR CF 105 Di2 is the more aggressive of the two — quicker if you can hold it, harder work if you cannot.
Tyre clearance
The Merida Scultura Endurance 4000 takes 35mm tyres against 32mm — the single most common thing buyers wish they had more of.
Shifting
Only the Van Rysel EDR CF 105 Di2 has electronic shifting. Crisper and lower maintenance, but it needs charging and costs more to replace.
Mudguards
Only the Merida Scultura Endurance 4000 takes mudguards, which decides whether it can be your winter bike.

Side by side

Spec Scultura Endurance 4000 EDR CF 105 Di2
Price £1,900 £2,199
Weight 8.8 kg 8.4 kg
Frame carbon carbon
Groupset Shimano 105 R7100 mechanical Shimano 105 R7100 Di2
Stack / reach 1.54 1.49
Tyre clearance 35 mm 32 mm
Lowest gear 27 in 27 in
Mudguard mounts Yes No
Comfort 63 49
Speed 50 63
Climbing 63 68
Value 58 70

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