2019 Merida SCULTURA 7000-E 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 7000-E 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 7000-E, MLFuji SL 1.1, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA 7000-E 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 | 783 | 718 | −65 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 7000-E. Full charts: 2019 Merida SCULTURA 7000-E, 2017 Fuji SL 1.1.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA 7000-EFuji 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 7000-E7000-E | Fuji SL 1.1SL 1.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA CF2 | Fuji SL 1.1 |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | SRAM eTap Red |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 DF, Shimano Ultegra Di2 | SRAM eTAP RED |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7000 | SRAM XG-1190 RED |
| Chain | KMC X11-1 | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss P1800 Spline 23 | Oval Concepts 935 |
| Tire | Continental Grand Sport Race | Vittoria Open Corsa |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | SRAM eTAP RED |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | Oval Concepts 777SL |
| Headset | Merida M2331 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | Oval Concepts 950 |
| Saddle | Prologo Nago Evo | Oval Concepts 934 |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM 22 RED |
| Handlebar | not listed | Oval Concepts 910SL |
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