2022 Merida Scultura 10K vs 2024 Merida REACTO
The Merida REACTO size closest to your S is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Merida REACTO
Compared with the Merida Scultura 10K in S, the Merida REACTO in XL places the top of the head tube 51 mm higher and 19 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 21 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +51 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +19 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +21 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida Scultura 10K, SMerida REACTO, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida Scultura 10K S | Merida REACTO XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390 | 409 | +19 mm |
| Stack | 542 | 593 | +51 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5 | 74 | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 73 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 545 | 590 | +45 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 408 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 989 | 1010 | +21 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 66 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 765 | 853 | +88 mm |
| Seat tube length | 481 | 590 | +109 mm |
| Fork length | 385 | 385 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 128 | 176 | +48 mm |
Differences are the Merida REACTO minus the Merida Scultura 10K. Full charts: 2022 Merida Scultura 10K, 2024 Merida REACTO.
Where each sits in its class
Merida Scultura 10KMerida 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 Scultura 10K10K | Merida REACTO4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA CF5 V | Merida REACTO CF3 IV |
| Fork | SCULTURA CF5 disc | REACTO CF3 IV DISC |
| Shifter | Shimano Dura Ace disc Di2 | Shimano 105 disc |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 | Shimano 105 R7100 |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M9100-12 | Shimano CN-M6100-12 |
| Crankset | Shimano Dura-Ace | Shimano 105 |
| Bottom bracket | SM-BB92-41B | Shimano SM-BB71-41B |
| Wheelset | Zipp 353 NSW TL Disc | not listed |
| Tire | Continental Grand Prix 5000S | Maxxis High-Road |
| Brake | Shimano Dura-Ace | Shimano 105 |
| Rotor | Shimano MT900 | Shimano SM-RT54 |
| Handlebar | Merida TEAM SL 1P INTEGRATED | Merida EXPERT CW |
| Stem | Merida TEAM ONE-PIECE INTEGRATED | FSA SMR ACR |
| Saddle | Prologo Scratch M5 | not listed |
| Rim | not listed | Merida EXPERT CW |
| Headset | not listed | FSA ACR |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida TEAM CW |
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