2021 Merida REACTO 9000-E vs 2022 Merida Scultura TEAM FRAME-KIT
The Merida Scultura TEAM FRAME-KIT size closest to your S is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Merida Scultura TEAM FRAME-KIT
Compared with the Merida REACTO 9000-E in S, the Merida Scultura TEAM FRAME-KIT in XS places the top of the head tube 13 mm lower and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −13 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −7 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −8 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida REACTO 9000-E, SMerida Scultura TEAM FRAME-KIT, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida REACTO 9000-E S | Merida Scultura TEAM FRAME-KIT XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390 | 383 | −7 mm |
| Stack | 542 | 529 | −13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5 | 72 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 545 | 535 | −10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 408 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 990 | 982 | −8 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 70 | +4 mm |
| Standover | 792 | 745 | −47 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 458 | −62 mm |
| Fork length | 385 | 385 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 128 | 112 | −16 mm |
Differences are the Merida Scultura TEAM FRAME-KIT minus the Merida REACTO 9000-E. Full charts: 2021 Merida REACTO 9000-E, 2022 Merida Scultura TEAM FRAME-KIT.
Where each sits in its class
Merida REACTO 9000-EMerida Scultura TEAM FRAME-KIT
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 | Merida Scultura TEAM FRAME-KITTEAM FRAME-KIT |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida REACTO CF5 IV | Merida SCULTURA CF5 V |
| Fork | REACTO CF5 IV DISC | SCULTURA CF5 disc |
| Shifter | SRAM RED eTap AXS HRD | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM RED eTAP AXS | not listed |
| Cassette | CS XG 1290 D1 | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM Red | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM Press Fit DUB | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss ARC 1400 Dicut DB 50 | not listed |
| Tire | Continental Grand Prix 5000 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM ED Red eTAP AXS | not listed |
| Rotor | SRAM DB ROTOR CLX R CNTRLOCK | not listed |
| Handlebar | Vision Metron 5D ACR Integrated | not listed |
| Stem | Vision Metron 5D ACR Integrated | not listed |
| Headset | FSA ACR | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida TEAM CW | not listed |
| Saddle | SCRATCH M5 | not listed |
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