2022 Merida REACTO RIVAL-EDITION vs 2024 Ribble Endurance SL R Sport
The L is the Ribble Endurance SL R Sport size closest to your L Merida REACTO RIVAL-EDITION. 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 RIVAL-EDITION in L, the Ribble Endurance SL R Sport in L places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −9 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- ±0 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida REACTO RIVAL-EDITION, LRibble Endurance SL R Sport, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida REACTO RIVAL-EDITION L | Ribble Endurance SL R Sport L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 400 | 396 | −4 mm |
| Stack | 571 | 562 | −9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5 | 73 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73.3 | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 575 | 570 | −5 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 410 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 999 | 999 | ±0 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | not listed | |
| Standover | 826 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 560 | 530 | −30 mm |
| Fork length | 385 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 155 | 170 | +15 mm |
Differences are the Ribble Endurance SL R Sport minus the Merida REACTO RIVAL-EDITION. Full charts: 2022 Merida REACTO RIVAL-EDITION, 2024 Ribble Endurance SL R Sport.
Where each sits in its class
Merida REACTO RIVAL-EDITIONRibble 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 RIVAL-EDITIONRIVAL-EDITION | Ribble Endurance SL R SportSport |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida REACTO CF3 IV | Ribble Endurance SL R |
| Fork | REACTO CF3 IV DISC | Ribble Endurance SL |
| Shifter | SRAM Rival eTap AXS HRD | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Rival eTAP AXS | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Cassette | CS XG 1250 D1 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | SRAM Rival 12s | Shimano HG601 |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival eTap AXS | Shimano 105 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM Press Fit DUB | not listed |
| Wheelset | Fulcrum Racing 800 DB | Mavic Ksyrium 30 |
| Tire | Continental Grand Sport Race | Pirelli P Zero |
| Brake | SRAM ED Rival eTap AXS | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Rotor | SRAM DB Rotor Centerlock Paceline | 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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