2022 Merida REACTO vs 2024 Ribble Endurance SL R Sport
The S is the Ribble Endurance SL R Sport size closest to your XXS Merida REACTO. 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 Ribble Endurance SL R Sport
Compared with the Merida REACTO in XXS, the Ribble Endurance SL R Sport in S places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 8 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +8 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida REACTO, XXSRibble Endurance SL R Sport, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida REACTO XXS | Ribble Endurance SL R Sport S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 377 | 385 | +8 mm |
| Stack | 517 | 521 | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 72 | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 520 | 535 | +15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 410 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 985 | 984 | −1 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | not listed | |
| Standover | 746 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 490 | +20 mm |
| Fork length | 385 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 105 | 130 | +25 mm |
Differences are the Ribble Endurance SL R Sport minus the Merida REACTO. Full charts: 2022 Merida REACTO, 2024 Ribble Endurance SL R Sport.
Where each sits in its class
Merida REACTORibble Endurance SL R Sport
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 | Ribble Endurance SL R SportSport |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida REACTO CF3 IV | Ribble Endurance SL R |
| Fork | REACTO CF3 IV DISC | Ribble Endurance SL |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 disc | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7000 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC X11 | Shimano HG601 |
| Crankset | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 |
| Bottom bracket | SM-BB71-41B | not listed |
| Tire | Continental Ultra Sport III | Pirelli P Zero |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT CW | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT54 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CW | Ribble Level 5 integrated |
| Stem | FSA SMR ACR | not listed |
| Headset | FSA ACR | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida TEAM CW | Ribble SL Carbon |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT CC | Selle Italia Model X |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Mavic Ksyrium 30 |
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