2019 Merida REACTO 8000-E vs 2021 Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E
The L is the Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E size closest to your L Merida REACTO 8000-E. 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 Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E
Compared with the Merida REACTO 8000-E in L, the Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E in L 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 longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +3 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida REACTO 8000-E, LMerida SCULTURA TEAM-E, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida REACTO 8000-E L | Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 400 | 399 | −1 mm |
| Stack | 572 | 571 | −1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 575 | 575 | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 408 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1000 | 1003 | +3 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 66 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 819 | 794 | −25 mm |
| Seat tube length | 560 | 560 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 368 | 371 | +3 mm |
| Head tube length | 172 | 170 | −2 mm |
Differences are the Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E minus the Merida REACTO 8000-E. Full charts: 2019 Merida REACTO 8000-E, 2021 Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E.
Where each sits in its class
Merida REACTO 8000-EMerida SCULTURA TEAM-E
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 REACTO 8000-E8000-E | Merida SCULTURA TEAM-ETEAM-E |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida REACTO CF4 | Merida SCULTURA DISC CF4 |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Shimano Dura Ace disc Di2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 DF, Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | Shimano CS-9100 |
| Chain | KMC X11EL-1 | Shimano CN-HG901-11 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] |
| Wheelset | Vision 55 SC | METRON 40 Clincher TL Disc |
| Tire | Continental Grand Sport Race | Continental Grand Prix 5000 |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Handlebar | Vision Metron 6D | FSA K-FORCE COMPACT |
| Stem | Vision Metron 6D | K-Force Light 2.0 |
| Headset | FSA REACTO CF neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida TEAM CW | not listed |
| Saddle | Prologo Zero II pas T2.0 | SCRATCH M5 |
| Fork | not listed | SCULTURA CF4 disc |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano RT900 |
| Grips | not listed | One-Touch |
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