Originally Posted by
smv81147
The Merida Team SL cockpit is just fine! Not too stiff and very compliant with the rest of the top parts of the frame ( head tube, top tube, seat post). The stiff parts that you can count on when pushing forward and out of the saddle are at the bottom (BB, Chain stays, seat stays) Don't get tempted to buy the Vision Metron 5D cockpit, in my opinion it serves nothing on the Scultura. It's made for the Reacto and serves aero purposes as this frame is made for. The Merida Team SL integrated cockpit is a top match for the Scultura (.. and the same as the pro team uses, despite the FSA or Vision stickers on it!) Just make sure you order the right dimension. (I have the S size frame and opted for the 90x400mm cockpit for a perfect bike fit.)
That sounds great.
I did think of Vision Metron 5D once, but the price is 2x of the Merida cockpit!
I am going to pick the CF5-grade frameset, so I will have to ask whether they could get the right cockpit for me. I am short and will ride XXS and 400x120!