2021 Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E vs 2020 Merida REACTO 8000-E
The XS is the Merida REACTO 8000-E size closest to your XS Merida SCULTURA TEAM-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 TEAM-E in XS, the Merida REACTO 8000-E in XS places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −5 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 TEAM-E, XSMerida REACTO 8000-E, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E XS | Merida REACTO 8000-E XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 377 | 377 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 512 | 516 | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 71.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 520 | 520 | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 408 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 980 | 975 | −5 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 70 | +4 mm |
| Standover | 715 | 735 | +20 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 470 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 371 | 368 | −3 mm |
| Head tube length | 115 | 116 | +1 mm |
Differences are the Merida REACTO 8000-E minus the Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E. Full charts: 2021 Merida SCULTURA TEAM-E, 2020 Merida REACTO 8000-E.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA TEAM-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 TEAM-ETEAM-E | Merida REACTO 8000-E8000-E |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA DISC CF4 | Merida REACTO CF4 |
| Fork | SCULTURA CF4 disc | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Dura Ace disc 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 | METRON 40 Clincher TL Disc | Vision 55 SC |
| Tire | Continental Grand Prix 5000 | Continental Grand Sport Race |
| Brake | Shimano Dura-Ace | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rotor | Shimano RT900 | not listed |
| Handlebar | FSA K-FORCE COMPACT | Vision Metron 6D |
| Stem | K-Force Light 2.0 | Vision Metron 6D |
| Grips | One-Touch | not listed |
| Saddle | SCRATCH M5 | Prologo Scratch 2 |
| Headset | not listed | FSA REACTO CF neck |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida TEAM CW |
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