2019 Merida SCULTURA TEAM-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 TEAM-E in ML, the Merida REACTO 8000-E in L places the top of the head tube 15 mm higher and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +15 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +18 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +8 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E, MLMerida REACTO 8000-E, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E ML | Merida REACTO 8000-E L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 394 | 400 | +6 mm |
| Stack | 557 | 572 | +15 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 560 | 575 | +15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 400 | 408 | +8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 982 | 1000 | +18 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 66 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 779 | 819 | +40 mm |
| Seat tube length | 540 | 560 | +20 mm |
| Fork length | 370 | 368 | −2 mm |
| Head tube length | 155 | 172 | +17 mm |
Differences are the Merida REACTO 8000-E minus the Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E. Full charts: 2019 Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E, 2020 Merida REACTO 8000-E.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA TEAM-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 TEAM-ETEAM-E | Merida REACTO 8000-E8000-E |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA CF4 | Merida REACTO CF4 |
| Shifter | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | Shimano Ultegra Di2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | Shimano Ultegra Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-9100 | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Chain | KMC X11SL DLC | KMC X11EL |
| Bottom bracket | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] |
| Tire | Continental Grand Prix 4000s | Continental Grand Sport Race |
| Brake | Shimano Dura Ace C BR-9100 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Handlebar | FSA K-FORCE COMPACT | Vision Metron 6D |
| Stem | FSA OS-99 | Vision Metron 6D |
| Seatpost | Merida Carbon Team S-Flex | Merida TEAM CW |
| Saddle | Prologo Nago Evo CPC | Prologo Scratch 2 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Vision 55 SC |
| Headset | not listed | FSA REACTO CF neck |
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