2019 Merida SCULTURA vs 2017 Fuji SL 1.1

What changes on the Fuji SL 1.1

Compared with the Merida SCULTURA in ML, the Fuji SL 1.1 in 56 places the top of the head tube 15 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

−15 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

−1 mm

About the same reach

Wheelbase

−12 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

n/a

One of the bikes has no number for this

Chainstays

−3 mm

Shorter: livelier

The two frames

Only the Merida SCULTURA is drawn. The Fuji SL 1.1 numbers we have for size 56 are missing the head angle and seat angle.

Geometry side by side

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.