2021 Merida REACTO 9000-E vs 2023 Giant TCR Advanced SL Disc
The XL is the Giant TCR Advanced SL Disc size closest to your XL Merida REACTO 9000-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 9000-E in XL, the Giant TCR Advanced SL Disc in XL places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +3 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +10 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida REACTO 9000-E, XLGiant TCR Advanced SL Disc, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida REACTO 9000-E XL | Giant TCR Advanced SL Disc XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 409 | 412 | +3 mm |
| Stack | 593 | 596 | +3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 74 | 73.0 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 72.5 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 590 | 600 | +10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 405 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1010 | 1020 | +10 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 67 | +1 mm |
| Standover | 853 | 816 | −37 mm |
| Seat tube length | 590 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 385 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 176 | 200 | +24 mm |
Differences are the Giant TCR Advanced SL Disc minus the Merida REACTO 9000-E. Full charts: 2021 Merida REACTO 9000-E, 2023 Giant TCR Advanced SL Disc.
Where each sits in its class
Merida REACTO 9000-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 9000-E9000-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 | SRAM RED eTap AXS HRD | Shimano Dura-Ace R9270 |
| Derailleur | SRAM RED eTAP AXS | Shimano Dura-Ace R9250 Di2 |
| Cassette | CS XG 1290 D1 | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Chain | SRAM Red | Shimano XTR M9100 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM Press Fit DUB | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss ARC 1400 Dicut DB 50 | Cadex 36 Disc |
| Tire | Continental Grand Prix 5000 | Cadex Race |
| Brake | SRAM ED Red eTAP AXS | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Rotor | SRAM DB ROTOR CLX R CNTRLOCK | 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 TEAM 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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