2020 Merida SCULTURA 10K-E vs 2020 Merida REACTO 8000-E
The XL is the Merida REACTO 8000-E size closest to your XL Merida SCULTURA 10K-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 10K-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 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 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 10K-E, XLMerida REACTO 8000-E, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA 10K-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 | 400 | 408 | +8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1001 | 1009 | +8 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 66 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 825 | 844 | +19 mm |
| Seat tube length | 590 | 590 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 370 | 368 | −2 mm |
| Head tube length | 190 | 192 | +2 mm |
Differences are the Merida REACTO 8000-E minus the Merida SCULTURA 10K-E. Full charts: 2020 Merida SCULTURA 10K-E, 2020 Merida REACTO 8000-E.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA 10K-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 10K-E10K-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 | Shimano CN-HG901-11 | KMC X11EL |
| Bottom bracket | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss PRC 1400 SPLINE 35 | Vision 55 SC |
| Tire | Continental Grand Prix 5000 | Continental Grand Sport Race |
| Brake | Shimano Dura-Ace | Shimano Ultegra |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | Vision Metron 6D |
| Saddle | Prologo NAGO C3 | Prologo Scratch 2 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Vision Metron 6D |
| Headset | not listed | FSA REACTO CF neck |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida TEAM CW |
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