2022 Merida REACTO LIMITED vs 2024 Ribble Endurance SL R Sport
The Ribble Endurance SL R Sport size closest to your S is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Ribble Endurance SL R Sport
Compared with the Merida REACTO LIMITED in S, the Ribble Endurance SL R Sport in XL places the top of the head tube 40 mm higher and 12 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +40 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +12 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +17 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +7 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida REACTO LIMITED, SRibble Endurance SL R Sport, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida REACTO LIMITED S | Ribble Endurance SL R Sport XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390 | 402 | +12 mm |
| Stack | 542 | 582 | +40 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5 | 73.3 | +0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 73 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 545 | 585 | +40 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 415 | +7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 990 | 1007 | +17 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | not listed | |
| Standover | 792 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 550 | +30 mm |
| Fork length | 385 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 128 | 190 | +62 mm |
Differences are the Ribble Endurance SL R Sport minus the Merida REACTO LIMITED. Full charts: 2022 Merida REACTO LIMITED, 2024 Ribble Endurance SL R Sport.
Where each sits in its class
Merida REACTO LIMITEDRibble 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 REACTO LIMITEDLIMITED | 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 |
| Wheelset | Merida TEAM SL45 | Mavic Ksyrium 30 |
| Tire | Continental Ultra Sport III | Pirelli P Zero |
| 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 |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Saddle | not listed | Selle Italia Model X |
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