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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 54 places the top of the head tube 34 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 21 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−34 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−5 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−21 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

2019 Merida SCULTURA 7000-E (ML)The Merida SCULTURA 7000-E frame drawn to scale.J 995

Only the Merida SCULTURA 7000-E 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

MeasurementMerida SCULTURA 7000-E MLFuji SL 1.1 54Difference
Reach390385−5 mm
Stack574540−34 mm
Head tube angle73not listed
Seat tube angle73.5not listed
Effective top tube560545−15 mm
Chainstay length408405−3 mm
Wheelbase995974−21 mm
BB drop6668+2 mm
Standover783762−21 mm
Seat tube length540500−40 mm
Fork length375not listed
Head tube length170135−35 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

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartMerida SCULTURA 7000-E7000-EFuji SL 1.1SL 1.1
FrameMerida SCULTURA CF2Fuji SL 1.1
ShifterShimano Ultegra Di2SRAM eTap Red
DerailleurShimano Ultegra Di2 DF, Shimano Ultegra Di2SRAM eTAP RED
CassetteShimano 105 R7000SRAM XG-1190 RED
ChainKMC X11-1not listed
WheelsetDT Swiss P1800 Spline 23Oval Concepts 935
TireContinental Grand Sport RaceVittoria Open Corsa
BrakeShimano UltegraSRAM eTAP RED
StemMerida EXPERT CCOval Concepts 777SL
HeadsetMerida M2331 Necknot listed
SeatpostMerida EXPERT CCOval Concepts 950
SaddlePrologo Nago EvoOval Concepts 934
Cranksetnot listedSRAM 22 RED
Handlebarnot listedOval Concepts 910SL

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