2021 Merida SCULTURA RIM vs 2020 Merida REACTO DISC
The S/M is the Merida REACTO DISC size closest to your S/M Merida SCULTURA RIM. 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 RIM 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 RIM, S/MMerida REACTO DISC, S/MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA RIM 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 | 764 | 782 | +18 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 RIM. Full charts: 2021 Merida SCULTURA RIM, 2020 Merida REACTO DISC.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA RIMMerida 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 SCULTURA RIMRIM 100 | Merida REACTO DISCDISC 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA LITE BSA | Merida REACTO DISC CF2 |
| Fork | SCULTURA RIM CF2 | Merida REACTO CF2 disc |
| Shifter | Shimano Claris | Shimano 105 disc |
| Derailleur | Shimano Claris | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | SunRace CS8 | Shimano 105 R7000 |
| Chain | SunRace CNM84 | KMC X11 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH 7420ST | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] |
| Tire | Maxxis Pursuer | 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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