2019 Merida SCULTURA DISC 8000-E vs 2020 Merida REACTO 8000-E
The XL is the Merida REACTO 8000-E size closest to your XL Merida SCULTURA DISC 8000-E. 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 8000-E
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA DISC 8000-E in XL, the Merida REACTO 8000-E in XL places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −3 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA DISC 8000-E, XLMerida REACTO 8000-E, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA DISC 8000-E XL | Merida REACTO 8000-E XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 408 | 409 | +1 mm |
| Stack | 592 | 593 | +1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 74 | 74 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 590 | 590 | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 408 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1012 | 1009 | −3 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 66 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 822 | 844 | +22 mm |
| Seat tube length | 590 | 590 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 371 | 368 | −3 mm |
| Head tube length | 190 | 192 | +2 mm |
Differences are the Merida REACTO 8000-E minus the Merida SCULTURA DISC 8000-E. Full charts: 2019 Merida SCULTURA DISC 8000-E, 2020 Merida REACTO 8000-E.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA DISC 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 DISC 8000-EDISC 8000-E | Merida REACTO 8000-E8000-E |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA CF4 DISC | Merida REACTO CF4 |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra disc 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 SC 40DB | Vision 55 SC |
| Tire | Continental Grand Sport Race | Continental Grand Sport Race |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rotor | Shimano RT81-ice | not listed |
| 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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