2024 Merida REACTO vs 2026 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 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, SMerida SCULTURA 10K, 3XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida REACTO S | Merida SCULTURA 10K 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 10K minus the Merida REACTO. Full charts: 2024 Merida REACTO, 2026 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 | Merida SCULTURA CF5 disc |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 disc | SRAM RED AXS |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | SRAM Red AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7100 | SRAM XG 1290 E1 |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M6100-12 | SRAM Red E1 |
| Crankset | Shimano 105 | SRAM RED AXS |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano SM-BB71-41B | SRAM Press Fit DUB |
| Tire | Maxxis High-Road | not listed |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT CW | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | SRAM Red AXS |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT54 | SRAM Paceline X Centerlock |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CW | Merida TEAM SL 1P |
| Stem | FSA SMR ACR | Merida TEAM ONE-PIECE |
| Headset | FSA ACR | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida TEAM CW | not listed |
| Wheelset | not listed | Zipp 353 NSW Tubeless |
| Saddle | not listed | Prologo Nago R4 PAS |
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