2021 Merida SCULTURA 9000-E vs 2020 Merida REACTO 8000-E
The XL is the Merida REACTO 8000-E size closest to your XL Merida SCULTURA 9000-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 9000-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 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −3 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA 9000-E, XLMerida REACTO 8000-E, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA 9000-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 | 408 | 408 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1012 | 1009 | −3 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 66 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 822 | 844 | +22 mm |
| Seat tube length | 590 | 590 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 371 | 368 | −3 mm |
| Head tube length | 190 | 192 | +2 mm |
Differences are the Merida REACTO 8000-E minus the Merida SCULTURA 9000-E. Full charts: 2021 Merida SCULTURA 9000-E, 2020 Merida REACTO 8000-E.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA 9000-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 9000-E9000-E | Merida REACTO 8000-E8000-E |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA DISC CF4 | Merida REACTO CF4 |
| Fork | SCULTURA CF4 disc | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM RED eTap AXS HRD | Shimano Ultegra Di2 |
| Derailleur | SRAM RED eTAP AXS | Shimano Ultegra Di2 |
| Cassette | CS XG 1290 D1 | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Chain | SRAM Red | KMC X11EL |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM Press Fit DUB | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss PRC 1400 Spline DB 35 | Vision 55 SC |
| Tire | Continental Grand Prix 5000 | Continental Grand Sport Race |
| Brake | SRAM ED Red eTAP AXS | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rotor | SRAM DB ROTOR CLX R CNTRLOCK | 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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