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