2019 Merida SCULTURA vs 2017 Fuji SL 1.1
The 46 is the Fuji SL 1.1 size closest to your 3XS Merida SCULTURA. 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 Fuji SL 1.1
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA in 3XS, the Fuji SL 1.1 in 46 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −8 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA, 3XSFuji SL 1.1, 46Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA 3XS | Fuji SL 1.1 46 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 367 | 372 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 499 | 497 | −2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 71 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 75 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 500 | 505 | +5 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 405 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 982 | 974 | −8 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 68 | +2 mm |
| Standover | 667 | 707 | +40 mm |
| Seat tube length | 410 | 420 | +10 mm |
| Fork length | 375 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100 | 100 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Fuji SL 1.1 minus the Merida SCULTURA. Full charts: 2019 Merida SCULTURA, 2017 Fuji SL 1.1.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURAFuji SL 1.1
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.
| Part | Merida SCULTURA100 | Fuji SL 1.1SL 1.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA LITE-BSA | Fuji SL 1.1 |
| Fork | SCULTURA CF | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Claris | SRAM eTap Red |
| Derailleur | Shimano Claris | SRAM eTAP RED |
| Cassette | SunRace CS8 | SRAM XG-1190 RED |
| Chain | KMC M700 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH 7420ST | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Dolomites | Vittoria Open Corsa |
| Brake | Lee Chi ROAD Dual Pivot | SRAM eTAP RED |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | Oval Concepts 777SL |
| Headset | Merida M2341 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Oval Concepts 950 |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM 22 RED |
| Wheelset | not listed | Oval Concepts 935 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Oval Concepts 910SL |
| Saddle | not listed | Oval Concepts 934 |
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