2019 Merida SCULTURA 4000-JULIET vs 2017 Fuji SL 1.1
The 52 is the Fuji SL 1.1 size closest to your XXS Merida SCULTURA 4000-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 Fuji SL 1.1
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA 4000-JULIET in XXS, the Fuji SL 1.1 in 52 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 3 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
- −3 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA 4000-JULIET, XXSFuji SL 1.1, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA 4000-JULIET XXS | Fuji SL 1.1 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 376 | 378 | +2 mm |
| Stack | 519 | 520 | +1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 71.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 73.75 | −1.3° |
| Effective top tube | 515 | 530 | +15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 405 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 982 | 979 | −3 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 68 | +2 mm |
| Standover | 697 | 743 | +46 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 480 | +40 mm |
| Fork length | 375 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 120 | 120 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Fuji SL 1.1 minus the Merida SCULTURA 4000-JULIET. Full charts: 2019 Merida SCULTURA 4000-JULIET, 2017 Fuji SL 1.1.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA 4000-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.
| Part | Merida SCULTURA 4000-JULIET4000-JULIET | Fuji SL 1.1SL 1.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA CF2 | Fuji SL 1.1 |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | SRAM eTap Red |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | SRAM eTAP RED |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7000 | SRAM XG-1190 RED |
| Chain | KMC X11-1 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano Pressfit BB71 | not listed |
| Tire | Continental Ultra Sport II | Vittoria Open Corsa |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | SRAM eTAP RED |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | Oval Concepts 777SL |
| Headset | Merida M2331 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | Oval Concepts 950 |
| Saddle | Merida Juliet Sport | Oval Concepts 934 |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM 22 RED |
| Wheelset | not listed | Oval Concepts 935 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Oval Concepts 910SL |
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