2019 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Women’s SE vs 2019 Merida SCULTURA 100-JULIET
The Merida SCULTURA 100-JULIET size closest to your 48 is the XS. Compare the XS instead
What changes on the Merida SCULTURA 100-JULIET
Compared with the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Women’s SE in 48, the Merida SCULTURA 100-JULIET in S places the top of the head tube 12 mm higher and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +12 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +4 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −17 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.2°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Women’s SE, 48Merida SCULTURA 100-JULIET, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Women’s SE 48 | Merida SCULTURA 100-JULIET S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 371 | 375 | +4 mm |
| Stack | 530 | 542 | +12 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.8 | 72 | +1.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.6 | 74 | −0.6° |
| Effective top tube | 517 | 530 | +13 mm |
| Chainstay length | 410 | 408 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 996 | 979 | −17 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 66 | −9 mm |
| BB height | 270 | not listed | |
| Standover | 712 | 744 | +32 mm |
| Seat tube length | 407 | 500 | +93 mm |
| Head tube length | 122 | 140 | +18 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 375 |
Differences are the Merida SCULTURA 100-JULIET minus the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Women’s SE. Full charts: 2019 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Women’s SE, 2019 Merida SCULTURA 100-JULIET.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Women’s SEMerida SCULTURA 100-JULIET
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What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Women’s SECarbon Disc Women’s 105 SE | Merida SCULTURA 100-JULIET100-JULIET |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Synapse | Merida SCULTURA LITE-BSA |
| Fork | Synapse | SCULTURA CF |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 R7025 | Shimano Claris |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105, Shimano 105 GS | Shimano Claris |
| Chain | Shimano HG601 | KMC M700 |
| Crankset | Cannondale Si | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Cannondale PressFit30 | FSA TH 7420ST |
| Pedals | Not | not listed |
| Tire | WTB Exposure TCS | Maxxis Dolomites |
| Hub | Formula RX-512 | not listed |
| Rim | WTB ST i19 TCS | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano 105 R7070 hydro, Shimano 105 R7025 hydro | Lee Chi ROAD Dual Pivot |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C3 | not listed |
| Stem | Cannondale C3 | Merida COMP CC |
| Headset | Synapse Si | Merida M2341 Neck |
| Seatpost | Cannondale C3 | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop | Merida Juliet Sport |
| Cassette | not listed | SunRace CS8 |
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