2019 Merida SCULTURA 400-JULIET vs 2017 Fuji SL 1.1
The Fuji SL 1.1 size closest to your ML is the 58. Compare the 58 instead
What changes on the Fuji SL 1.1
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA 400-JULIET in ML, the Fuji SL 1.1 in 49 places the top of the head tube 75 mm lower and 13 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −75 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −13 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −20 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA 400-JULIET, MLFuji SL 1.1, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA 400-JULIET ML | Fuji SL 1.1 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390 | 377 | −13 mm |
| Stack | 574 | 499 | −75 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73 | 71.5 | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74.5 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 560 | 515 | −45 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 405 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 995 | 975 | −20 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 68 | +2 mm |
| Standover | 779 | 718 | −61 mm |
| Seat tube length | 540 | 450 | −90 mm |
| Fork length | 375 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 170 | 100 | −70 mm |
Differences are the Fuji SL 1.1 minus the Merida SCULTURA 400-JULIET. Full charts: 2019 Merida SCULTURA 400-JULIET, 2017 Fuji SL 1.1.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA 400-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 400-JULIET400-JULIET | Fuji SL 1.1SL 1.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA LITE | Fuji SL 1.1 |
| Fork | SCULTURA CF | not listed |
| 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 | Maxxis Dolomites | Vittoria Open Corsa |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | SRAM eTAP RED |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | Oval Concepts 777SL |
| Headset | Merida M2339 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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