2019 Merida SCULTURA 100-JULIET vs 2017 Fuji SL 1.1

What changes on the Fuji SL 1.1

Compared with the Merida SCULTURA 100-JULIET in XS, the Fuji SL 1.1 in 54 places the top of the head tube 11 mm higher and 12 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

+11 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

+12 mm

Longer frame reach

Wheelbase

−9 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 100-JULIET is drawn. The Fuji SL 1.1 numbers we have for size 54 are missing the head angle and seat angle.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Fuji SL 1.1 minus the Merida SCULTURA 100-JULIET. Full charts: 2019 Merida SCULTURA 100-JULIET, 2017 Fuji SL 1.1.

Where each sits in its class

Merida SCULTURA 100-JULIETFuji 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.