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2019 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc vs 2019 Merida SCULTURA DISC 4000-JULIET

The XS is the Merida SCULTURA DISC 4000-JULIET size closest to your 48 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.

What changes on the Merida SCULTURA DISC 4000-JULIET

Compared with the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc in 48, the Merida SCULTURA DISC 4000-JULIET in XS places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−1 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
+2 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
−13 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.2°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
−2 mm
About the same

The two frames

2019 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc (48) and 2019 Merida SCULTURA DISC 4000-JULIET (XS), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Merida SCULTURA DISC 4000-JULIET is the colored outline on top.J 996

Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc, 48Merida SCULTURA DISC 4000-JULIET, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementCannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc 48Merida SCULTURA DISC 4000-JULIET XSDifference
Reach371373+2 mm
Stack530529−1 mm
Head tube angle70.871+0.2°
Seat tube angle74.674.5−0.1°
Effective top tube517520+3 mm
Chainstay length410408−2 mm
Wheelbase996983−13 mm
BB drop7566−9 mm
BB height270not listed
Standover712720+8 mm
Seat tube length407470+63 mm
Head tube length122130+8 mm
Fork lengthnot listed375

Differences are the Merida SCULTURA DISC 4000-JULIET minus the Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc. Full charts: 2019 Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD Disc, 2019 Merida SCULTURA DISC 4000-JULIET.

Where each sits in its class

Cannondale Synapse Hi-MOD DiscMerida SCULTURA DISC 4000-JULIET

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

Each bike is ranked against the other road bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.

What each ships with

The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.

PartCannondale Synapse Hi-MOD DiscHi-MOD Disc Dura-AceMerida SCULTURA DISC 4000-JULIETDISC 4000-JULIET
FrameCannondale SynapseMerida SCULTURA CF2 DISC
ForkSynapsenot listed
ShifterShimano Dura-Ace hydroShimano 105 R7025 disc
DerailleurShimano Dura-AceShimano 105
ChainShimano HG701KMC X11-1
CranksetCannondale HollowGram Sinot listed
Bottom bracketCannondale PressFit30Shimano Pressfit BB71
PedalsNotnot listed
TireVittoria CorsaContinental Ultra Sport II
HubCannondale HollowGramnot listed
RimCannondale HollowGram Sinot listed
BrakeShimano Dura-Ace hydroShimano 105 Lady
HandlebarCannondale Escapenot listed
StemCannondale C1 UltralightMerida EXPERT CC
HeadsetSynapse SiMerida M2331 Neck
SeatpostCannondale SAVEMerida EXPERT CC
SaddleFabric ScoopMerida Juliet Sport
Cassettenot listedShimano 105 R7000
Rotornot listedShimano SM-RT54

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