2020 Merida SCULTURA vs 2020 Merida REACTO DISC
The Merida REACTO DISC size closest to your ML is the ML. Compare the ML instead
What changes on the Merida REACTO DISC
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA in ML, the Merida REACTO DISC in XL places the top of the head tube 42 mm higher and 12 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 19 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +42 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +12 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +19 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA, MLMerida REACTO DISC, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA ML | Merida REACTO DISC XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390 | 402 | +12 mm |
| Stack | 574 | 616 | +42 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73 | 73.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 560 | 590 | +30 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 408 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 995 | 1014 | +19 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 66 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 779 | 848 | +69 mm |
| Seat tube length | 540 | 590 | +50 mm |
| Fork length | 375 | 368 | −7 mm |
| Head tube length | 170 | 217 | +47 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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