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2022 Merida Scultura TEAM FRAME-KIT vs 2024 Fuji Transonic 1.3

The S is the Fuji Transonic 1.3 size closest to your 3XS Merida Scultura TEAM FRAME-KIT. 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 Transonic 1.3

Compared with the Merida Scultura TEAM FRAME-KIT in 3XS, the Fuji Transonic 1.3 in S places the top of the head tube 12 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−12 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+1 mm
About the same reach
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this

The two frames

2022 Merida Scultura TEAM FRAME-KIT (3XS)The Merida Scultura TEAM FRAME-KIT frame drawn to scale.J 979

Only the Merida Scultura TEAM FRAME-KIT is drawn. The Fuji Transonic 1.3 numbers we have for size S are missing the chainstay length and wheelbase.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementMerida Scultura TEAM FRAME-KIT 3XSFuji Transonic 1.3 SDifference
Reach373374+1 mm
Stack512500−12 mm
Head tube angle70.571+0.5°
Seat tube angle75.574.3−1.2°
Effective top tube505515+10 mm
Chainstay length408not listed
Wheelbase979not listed
BB drop70not listed
Standover700not listed
Seat tube length400not listed
Fork length385not listed
Head tube length100not listed

Differences are the Fuji Transonic 1.3 minus the Merida Scultura TEAM FRAME-KIT. Full charts: 2022 Merida Scultura TEAM FRAME-KIT, 2024 Fuji Transonic 1.3.

Where each sits in its class

Merida Scultura TEAM FRAME-KITFuji Transonic 1.3

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 TEAM FRAME-KITTEAM FRAME-KITFuji Transonic 1.31.3
FrameMerida SCULTURA CF5 VFuji Transonic
ForkSCULTURA CF5 discC15
Derailleurnot listedShimano Ultegra
Cassettenot listedShimano Ultegra
Chainnot listedShimano Ultegra DI2
Cranksetnot listedShimano Ultegra Mid Compact
Wheelsetnot listedVision Tech TC55
Tirenot listedVittoria Corsa G2.0
Brakenot listedShimano Ultegra R8170 Di2
Handlebarnot listedOval Concepts 990 Aero
Stemnot listedOval Concepts 790 Aero
Seatpostnot listedFuji Transonic Aero
Saddlenot listedSelle Italia Model X

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