2020 Merida REACTO DISC 10K-E vs 2021 Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E
The Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E size closest to your ML is the ML. Compare the ML instead
What changes on the Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E
Compared with the Merida REACTO DISC 10K-E in ML, the Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E in XL places the top of the head tube 35 mm higher and 13 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 22 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +35 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +13 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +22 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida REACTO DISC 10K-E, MLMerida SCULTURA TEAM-E, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida REACTO DISC 10K-E ML | Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395 | 408 | +13 mm |
| Stack | 557 | 592 | +35 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5 | 74 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 560 | 590 | +30 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 408 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 990 | 1012 | +22 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 66 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 800 | 822 | +22 mm |
| Seat tube length | 540 | 590 | +50 mm |
| Fork length | 368 | 371 | +3 mm |
| Head tube length | 157 | 190 | +33 mm |
Differences are the Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E minus the Merida REACTO DISC 10K-E. Full charts: 2020 Merida REACTO DISC 10K-E, 2021 Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E.
Where each sits in its class
Merida REACTO DISC 10K-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 10K-EDISC 10K-E | Merida SCULTURA TEAM-ETEAM-E |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida REACTO DISC CF4 | Merida SCULTURA DISC CF4 |
| Fork | Merida REACTO CF4 disc | SCULTURA CF4 disc |
| 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 | Shimano CN-HG901-11 | Shimano CN-HG901-11 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss ARC 1400 Dicut DB 48 | METRON 40 Clincher TL Disc |
| Tire | Continental Grand Prix 5000 | 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 NAGO C3 | SCRATCH M5 |
| Grips | not listed | One-Touch |
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