2024 Merida REACTO RIVAL-EDITION 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 RIVAL-EDITION in S, the Merida SCULTURA 10K in XL places the top of the head tube 51 mm higher and 19 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +51 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +19 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +20 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida REACTO RIVAL-EDITION, SMerida SCULTURA 10K, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida REACTO RIVAL-EDITION S | Merida SCULTURA 10K XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390 | 409 | +19 mm |
| Stack | 542 | 593 | +51 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5 | 74 | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 73 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 545 | 590 | +45 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 408 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 990 | 1010 | +20 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 66 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 792 | 823 | +31 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 550 | +30 mm |
| Fork length | 385 | 385 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 128 | 176 | +48 mm |
Differences are the Merida SCULTURA 10K minus the Merida REACTO RIVAL-EDITION. Full charts: 2024 Merida REACTO RIVAL-EDITION, 2026 Merida SCULTURA 10K.
Where each sits in its class
Merida REACTO RIVAL-EDITIONMerida 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 REACTO RIVAL-EDITIONRIVAL-EDITION | Merida SCULTURA 10K10K |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida REACTO CF3 IV | Merida SCULTURA CF5 V |
| Fork | REACTO CF3 IV DISC | Merida SCULTURA CF5 disc |
| Shifter | SRAM Rival eTap AXS HRD | SRAM RED AXS |
| Derailleur | SRAM Rival eTAP AXS | SRAM Red AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM XG1250 | SRAM XG 1290 E1 |
| Chain | SRAM Rival | SRAM Red E1 |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival eTap AXS | SRAM RED AXS |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM Press Fit DUB | SRAM Press Fit DUB |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss P 1800 SPLINE DB 32 | Zipp 353 NSW Tubeless |
| Tire | Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Rival eTap AXS | SRAM Red AXS |
| Rotor | SRAM Paceline | 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 |
| Saddle | not listed | Prologo Nago R4 PAS |
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