2019 Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-E vs 2021 Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E
The XL is the Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E size closest to your XL Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-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 DISC TEAM-E in XL, the Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E in XL 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 DISC TEAM-E, XLMerida SCULTURA TEAM-E, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-E XL | Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 409 | 408 | −1 mm |
| Stack | 593 | 592 | −1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 74 | 74 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 590 | 590 | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 408 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1009 | 1012 | +3 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 66 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 844 | 822 | −22 mm |
| Seat tube length | 590 | 590 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 368 | 371 | +3 mm |
| Head tube length | 192 | 190 | −2 mm |
Differences are the Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E minus the Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-E. Full charts: 2019 Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-E, 2021 Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E.
Where each sits in its class
Merida REACTO DISC TEAM-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 DISC TEAM-EDISC TEAM-E | Merida SCULTURA TEAM-ETEAM-E |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida REACTO CF4 DISC | Merida SCULTURA DISC CF4 |
| Shifter | Shimano Dura Ace disc Di2 | Shimano Dura Ace disc Di2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-9100 | Shimano CS-9100 |
| Chain | KMC X11SL DLC | Shimano CN-HG901-11 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss PRC 1400 Spline DB 65 | METRON 40 Clincher TL Disc |
| Tire | Continental Grand Prix 4000s | Continental Grand Prix 5000 |
| Brake | Shimano Dura-Ace | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Rotor | Shimano RT900 | Shimano RT900 |
| 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 CPC | SCRATCH M5 |
| Fork | not listed | SCULTURA CF4 disc |
| Grips | not listed | One-Touch |
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