2022 Merida Scultura vs 2024 Merida REACTO
The M is the Merida REACTO size closest to your S/M Merida Scultura. 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
Compared with the Merida Scultura in S/M, the Merida REACTO in M places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 9 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +9 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +5 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida Scultura, S/MMerida REACTO, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida Scultura S/M | Merida REACTO M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386 | 395 | +9 mm |
| Stack | 555 | 557 | +2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73 | 73.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 73.5 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 545 | 560 | +15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 408 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 985 | 990 | +5 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 66 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 762 | 810 | +48 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 540 | +20 mm |
| Fork length | 374 | 385 | +11 mm |
| Head tube length | 150 | 140 | −10 mm |
Differences are the Merida REACTO minus the Merida Scultura. Full charts: 2022 Merida Scultura, 2024 Merida REACTO.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SculturaMerida REACTO
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 Scultura200 | Merida REACTO4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA Disc LITE | Merida REACTO CF3 IV |
| Fork | SCULTURA CF2 disc | REACTO CF3 IV DISC |
| Shifter | Shimano Sora | Shimano 105 disc |
| Derailleur | Shimano Sora | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | microSHIFT CS-9S | Shimano 105 R7100 |
| Chain | KMC M99 | Shimano CN-M6100-12 |
| Crankset | FSA Omega | Shimano 105 |
| Tire | Maxxis Pursuer | Maxxis High-Road |
| Brake | Promax DSK-330R | Shimano 105 |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | FSA SMR ACR |
| Headset | Merida M2339 | FSA ACR |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Merida TEAM CW |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano SM-BB71-41B |
| Rim | not listed | Merida EXPERT CW |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT54 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT CW |
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