2021 Merida REACTO TEAM-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 TEAM-E in S, the Merida Scultura TEAM FRAME-KIT in 3XS places the top of the head tube 30 mm lower and 17 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −30 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −17 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −11 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −2.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida REACTO TEAM-E, SMerida Scultura TEAM FRAME-KIT, 3XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida REACTO TEAM-E S | Merida Scultura TEAM FRAME-KIT 3XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390 | 373 | −17 mm |
| Stack | 542 | 512 | −30 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5 | 70.5 | −2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 75.5 | +1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 545 | 505 | −40 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 408 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 990 | 979 | −11 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 70 | +4 mm |
| Standover | 792 | 700 | −92 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 400 | −120 mm |
| Fork length | 385 | 385 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 128 | 100 | −28 mm |
Differences are the Merida Scultura TEAM FRAME-KIT minus the Merida REACTO TEAM-E. Full charts: 2021 Merida REACTO TEAM-E, 2022 Merida Scultura TEAM FRAME-KIT.
Where each sits in its class
Merida REACTO TEAM-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 TEAM-ETEAM-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 | Shimano Dura Ace disc Di2 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-9100 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG901-11 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SM-BB92-41B | not listed |
| Wheelset | METRON 55 Clincher TL Disc | not listed |
| Tire | Continental Grand Prix 5000 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Dura-Ace | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano RT900 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Vision Metron 5D ACR Integrated | not listed |
| Stem | Vision Metron 5D ACR Integrated | not listed |
| Grips | One-Touch | not listed |
| Headset | FSA ACR | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida TEAM CW | not listed |
| Saddle | SCRATCH M5 | not listed |
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