2020 Merida SCULTURA vs 2020 Merida REACTO DISC
The S/M is the Merida REACTO DISC size closest to your S/M Merida SCULTURA. 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 DISC
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA in S/M, the Merida REACTO DISC in S/M places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +3 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +5 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA, S/MMerida REACTO DISC, S/MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA S/M | Merida REACTO DISC S/M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386 | 385 | −1 mm |
| Stack | 555 | 558 | +3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73 | 72.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 545 | 545 | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 408 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 985 | 990 | +5 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 66 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 762 | 782 | +20 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 520 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 375 | 368 | −7 mm |
| Head tube length | 150 | 162 | +12 mm |
Differences are the Merida REACTO DISC minus the Merida SCULTURA. Full charts: 2020 Merida SCULTURA, 2020 Merida REACTO DISC.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURAMerida REACTO DISC
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 SCULTURA100 | Merida REACTO DISCDISC 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA LITE BSA | Merida REACTO DISC CF2 |
| Fork | SCULTURA CF | Merida REACTO CF2 disc |
| Shifter | Shimano Claris | Shimano 105 disc |
| Derailleur | Shimano Claris | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | SunRace CS8 | Shimano 105 R7000 |
| Chain | KMC M700 | KMC X11 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH 7420ST | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] |
| Tire | Maxxis Dolomites | Continental Ultra Sport II |
| Hub | Road seal bearing | not listed |
| Brake | Lee Chi ROAD Dual Pivot | Shimano 105 |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | Merida EXPERT CW |
| Headset | Merida M2341 Neck | Merida REACTO neck |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Merida EXPERT CW |
| Rim | not listed | Merida EXPERT CW |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT54 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT CW |
| Saddle | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
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