2020 Merida REACTO vs 2019 Merida SCULTURA DISC 400-JULIET
The L is the Merida SCULTURA DISC 400-JULIET size closest to your XL Merida REACTO. 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 DISC 400-JULIET
Compared with the Merida REACTO in XL, the Merida SCULTURA DISC 400-JULIET in L places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 14 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −14 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −14 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida REACTO, XLMerida SCULTURA DISC 400-JULIET, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida REACTO XL | Merida SCULTURA DISC 400-JULIET L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 408 | 394 | −14 mm |
| Stack | 594 | 593 | −1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73 | 73 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 590 | 575 | −15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405 | 408 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1019 | 1005 | −14 mm |
| BB drop | 61 | 66 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 848 | 798 | −50 mm |
| Seat tube length | 590 | 560 | −30 mm |
| Fork length | 366 | 374 | +8 mm |
| Head tube length | 205 | 190 | −15 mm |
Differences are the Merida SCULTURA DISC 400-JULIET minus the Merida REACTO. Full charts: 2020 Merida REACTO, 2019 Merida SCULTURA DISC 400-JULIET.
Where each sits in its class
Merida REACTOMerida SCULTURA DISC 400-JULIET
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 REACTO400 | Merida SCULTURA DISC 400-JULIETDISC 400-JULIET |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida REACTO LITE | Merida SCULTURA LITE DISC |
| Fork | Merida REACTO CF | SCULTURA CF2 disc |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 R7025 disc |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7000 | Shimano 105 R7000 |
| Chain | KMC X11 | KMC X11-1 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA Mega Exo BSA | Shimano Pressfit BB71 |
| Tire | Maxxis Dolomites | Maxxis Dolomites |
| Hub | Road seal bearing | not listed |
| Rim | Merida COMP CW | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CW | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CW | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Headset | Merida M2331 Neck | Merida M2331 Neck |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CW | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano 105 Lady |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Saddle | not listed | Merida Juliet Sport |
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