2022 Merida REACTO vs 2024 Merida SCULTURA 10K
The Merida SCULTURA 10K size closest to your S is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Merida SCULTURA 10K
Compared with the Merida REACTO in S, the Merida SCULTURA 10K 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, SMerida SCULTURA 10K, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida REACTO S | Merida SCULTURA 10K 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 10K minus the Merida REACTO. Full charts: 2022 Merida REACTO, 2024 Merida SCULTURA 10K.
Where each sits in its class
Merida REACTOMerida SCULTURA 10K
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 REACTO4000 | Merida SCULTURA 10K10K |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida REACTO CF3 IV | Merida SCULTURA CF5 V |
| Fork | REACTO CF3 IV DISC | SCULTURA CF5 disc |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 disc | Shimano Dura Ace disc Di2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7000 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 |
| Chain | KMC X11 | Shimano CN-M9100-12 |
| Crankset | Shimano 105 | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Bottom bracket | SM-BB71-41B | Shimano SM-BB92-41B |
| Tire | Continental Ultra Sport III | Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT CW | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT54 | Shimano CL900 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CW | TEAM SL 1P INTEGRATED |
| Stem | FSA SMR ACR | TEAM ONE-PIECE INTEGRATED |
| Headset | FSA ACR | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida TEAM CW | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT CC | Prologo Scratch M5 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Zipp 353 NSW TL Disc |
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