2020 Merida REACTO DISC 8000-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 8000-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 8000-E, MLMerida SCULTURA TEAM-E, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida REACTO DISC 8000-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 8000-E. Full charts: 2020 Merida REACTO DISC 8000-E, 2021 Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E.
Where each sits in its class
Merida REACTO DISC 8000-EMerida SCULTURA TEAM-E
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What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Merida REACTO DISC 8000-EDISC 8000-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 Ultegra disc Di2 | Shimano Dura Ace disc Di2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | Shimano CS-9100 |
| Chain | KMC X11EL | Shimano CN-HG901-11 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] |
| Wheelset | Wind 550 DB 2WF | METRON 40 Clincher TL Disc |
| Tire | Continental Grand Sport Race | Continental Grand Prix 5000 |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Rotor | Shimano RT800 | 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 Scratch 2 | SCRATCH M5 |
| Grips | not listed | One-Touch |
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