2021 Merida REACTO 8000-E vs 2023 Giant TCR Advanced SL Disc
The XS is the Giant TCR Advanced SL Disc size closest to your 3XS Merida REACTO 8000-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 Giant TCR Advanced SL Disc
Compared with the Merida REACTO 8000-E in 3XS, the Giant TCR Advanced SL Disc in XS places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −3 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida REACTO 8000-E, 3XSGiant TCR Advanced SL Disc, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida REACTO 8000-E 3XS | Giant TCR Advanced SL Disc XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 373 | 376 | +3 mm |
| Stack | 512 | 517 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 71.0 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5 | 74.5 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 505 | 520 | +15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 405 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 979 | 976 | −3 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 72 | +2 mm |
| Standover | 727 | 706 | −21 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 680 | +240 mm |
| Fork length | 385 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100 | 120 | +20 mm |
Differences are the Giant TCR Advanced SL Disc minus the Merida REACTO 8000-E. Full charts: 2021 Merida REACTO 8000-E, 2023 Giant TCR Advanced SL Disc.
Where each sits in its class
Merida REACTO 8000-EGiant TCR Advanced SL Disc
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 8000-E8000-E | Giant TCR Advanced SL DiscAdvanced SL 0 Disc |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida REACTO CF5 IV | Giant Advanced SL |
| Fork | REACTO CF5 IV DISC | Giant OverDrive 2 |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra disc Di2 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9270 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9250 Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Chain | KMC X11EL | Shimano XTR M9100 |
| Bottom bracket | SM-BB72-41B | not listed |
| Wheelset | Reynolds AR 58 DB | Cadex 36 Disc |
| Tire | Continental Grand Sport Race | Cadex Race |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Rotor | Shimano RT800 | Shimano RT-MT900 |
| Handlebar | Vision Metron 5D ACR Integrated | Giant Contact SLR |
| Stem | Vision Metron 5D ACR Integrated | Giant Contact SLR |
| Headset | FSA ACR | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida TAEM CW | Giant Advanced SL |
| Saddle | SCRATCH M5 | Giant Fleet SLR |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano FC-9200P Dura-Ace Power Meter |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Grips | not listed | Stratus Lite 2.0 |
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