2019 Merida SCULTURA 8000-E vs 2020 Merida REACTO 8000-E
The Merida REACTO 8000-E size closest to your ML is the ML. Compare the ML instead
What changes on the Merida REACTO 8000-E
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA 8000-E in ML, the Merida REACTO 8000-E in XL places the top of the head tube 36 mm higher and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 27 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +36 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +15 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +27 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +8 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA 8000-E, MLMerida REACTO 8000-E, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA 8000-E ML | Merida REACTO 8000-E XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 394 | 409 | +15 mm |
| Stack | 557 | 593 | +36 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5 | 74 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 560 | 590 | +30 mm |
| Chainstay length | 400 | 408 | +8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 982 | 1009 | +27 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 66 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 779 | 844 | +65 mm |
| Seat tube length | 540 | 590 | +50 mm |
| Fork length | 370 | 368 | −2 mm |
| Head tube length | 155 | 192 | +37 mm |
Differences are the Merida REACTO 8000-E minus the Merida SCULTURA 8000-E. Full charts: 2019 Merida SCULTURA 8000-E, 2020 Merida REACTO 8000-E.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA 8000-EMerida REACTO 8000-E
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 8000-E8000-E | Merida REACTO 8000-E8000-E |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA CF4 | Merida REACTO CF4 |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Shimano Ultegra Di2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 DF, Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Shimano Ultegra Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Chain | KMC X11EL | KMC X11EL |
| Bottom bracket | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] |
| Wheelset | Vision 40 SC | Vision 55 SC |
| Tire | Continental Grand Sport Race | Continental Grand Sport Race |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Ultegra |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | Vision Metron 6D |
| Seatpost | Merida Carbon Team S-Flex | Merida TEAM CW |
| Saddle | Prologo Nago Evo T2.0 | Prologo Scratch 2 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Vision Metron 6D |
| Headset | not listed | FSA REACTO CF neck |
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