2021 Merida SCULTURA 8000-E vs 2020 Merida REACTO 8000-E
The XS is the Merida REACTO 8000-E size closest to your XXS Merida SCULTURA 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 8000-E in XXS, the Merida REACTO 8000-E in XS places the top of the head tube 16 mm higher and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +16 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA 8000-E, XXSMerida REACTO 8000-E, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA 8000-E XXS | Merida REACTO 8000-E XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 371 | 377 | +6 mm |
| Stack | 500 | 516 | +16 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 71.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 510 | 520 | +10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 408 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 974 | 975 | +1 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 70 | +4 mm |
| Standover | 688 | 735 | +47 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 470 | +30 mm |
| Fork length | 371 | 368 | −3 mm |
| Head tube length | 105 | 116 | +11 mm |
Differences are the Merida REACTO 8000-E minus the Merida SCULTURA 8000-E. Full charts: 2021 Merida SCULTURA 8000-E, 2020 Merida REACTO 8000-E.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA 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 8000-E8000-E | Merida REACTO 8000-E8000-E |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA DISC CF4 | Merida REACTO CF4 |
| Fork | SCULTURA CF4 disc | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra disc Di2 | Shimano Ultegra Di2 |
| Derailleur | 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 | Reynolds AR41 DB | Vision 55 SC |
| Tire | Continental Grand Sport Race | Continental Grand Sport Race |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rotor | Shimano RT800 | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | Vision Metron 6D |
| Saddle | SCRATCH M5 | 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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