2019 Merida SCULTURA 100-JULIET vs 2021 Merida REACTO FORCE-EDITION
The 3XS is the Merida REACTO FORCE-EDITION size closest to your 4XS Merida SCULTURA 100-JULIET. 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 Merida REACTO FORCE-EDITION
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA 100-JULIET in 4XS, the Merida REACTO FORCE-EDITION in 3XS places the top of the head tube 20 mm higher and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +20 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +15 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +7 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA 100-JULIET, 4XSMerida REACTO FORCE-EDITION, 3XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA 100-JULIET 4XS | Merida REACTO FORCE-EDITION 3XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 358 | 373 | +15 mm |
| Stack | 492 | 512 | +20 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 70.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 75.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 490 | 505 | +15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 408 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 972 | 979 | +7 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 70 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 654 | 727 | +73 mm |
| Seat tube length | 380 | 440 | +60 mm |
| Fork length | 375 | 385 | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | 95 | 100 | +5 mm |
Differences are the Merida REACTO FORCE-EDITION minus the Merida SCULTURA 100-JULIET. Full charts: 2019 Merida SCULTURA 100-JULIET, 2021 Merida REACTO FORCE-EDITION.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA 100-JULIETMerida REACTO FORCE-EDITION
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 SCULTURA 100-JULIET100-JULIET | Merida REACTO FORCE-EDITIONFORCE-EDITION |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA LITE-BSA | Merida REACTO CF3 IV |
| Fork | SCULTURA CF | REACTO CF5 IV DISC |
| Shifter | Shimano Claris | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD |
| Derailleur | Shimano Claris | SRAM Force eTAP AXS |
| Cassette | SunRace CS8 | CS XG 1270 D1 |
| Chain | KMC M700 | SRAM Force |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH 7420ST | SRAM Press Fit DUB |
| Tire | Maxxis Dolomites | Continental Grand Sport Race |
| Brake | Lee Chi ROAD Dual Pivot | SRAM ED Force eTap AXS |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | FSA SMR ACR |
| Headset | Merida M2341 Neck | FSA ACR |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Merida TEAM CW |
| Saddle | Merida Juliet Sport | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Wheelset | not listed | Reynolds AR 58 DB |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM DB ROTOR CLX R CNTRLOCK |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT CW |
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