2020 Merida REACTO DISC 9000-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 9000-E in ML, the Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E in L places the top of the head tube 14 mm higher and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +14 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +4 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +13 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 9000-E, MLMerida SCULTURA TEAM-E, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida REACTO DISC 9000-E ML | Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395 | 399 | +4 mm |
| Stack | 557 | 571 | +14 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 560 | 575 | +15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 408 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 990 | 1003 | +13 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 66 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 800 | 794 | −6 mm |
| Seat tube length | 540 | 560 | +20 mm |
| Fork length | 368 | 371 | +3 mm |
| Head tube length | 157 | 170 | +13 mm |
Differences are the Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E minus the Merida REACTO DISC 9000-E. Full charts: 2020 Merida REACTO DISC 9000-E, 2021 Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E.
Where each sits in its class
Merida REACTO DISC 9000-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 9000-EDISC 9000-E | Merida SCULTURA TEAM-ETEAM-E |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida REACTO DISC CF4 | Merida SCULTURA DISC CF4 |
| Fork | Merida REACTO CF4 disc | SCULTURA CF4 disc |
| Shifter | SRAM RED eTap AXS HRD | Shimano Dura Ace disc Di2 |
| Derailleur | SRAM RED eTAP AXS | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Cassette | CS XG 1290 D1 | Shimano CS-9100 |
| Chain | SRAM Red | Shimano CN-HG901-11 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM Press Fit DUB | 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 | SRAM ED Red eTAP AXS | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Rotor | SRAM DB ROTOR CLX R CNTRLOCK | 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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