2022 Merida Scultura TEAM FRAME-KIT 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 TEAM FRAME-KIT in S, the Merida REACTO in XS places the top of the head tube 13 mm lower and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −13 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −6 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −6 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida Scultura TEAM FRAME-KIT, SMerida REACTO, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida Scultura TEAM FRAME-KIT S | Merida REACTO XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390 | 384 | −6 mm |
| Stack | 542 | 529 | −13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5 | 72 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 545 | 536 | −9 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 408 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 989 | 983 | −6 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 70 | +4 mm |
| Standover | 765 | 771 | +6 mm |
| Seat tube length | 481 | 500 | +19 mm |
| Fork length | 385 | 385 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 128 | 112 | −16 mm |
Differences are the Merida REACTO minus the Merida Scultura TEAM FRAME-KIT. Full charts: 2022 Merida Scultura TEAM FRAME-KIT, 2024 Merida REACTO.
Where each sits in its class
Merida Scultura TEAM FRAME-KITMerida 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 TEAM FRAME-KITTEAM FRAME-KIT | Merida REACTO4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA CF5 V | Merida REACTO CF3 IV |
| Fork | SCULTURA CF5 disc | REACTO CF3 IV DISC |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano 105 disc |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano 105 R7100 |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano CN-M6100-12 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano SM-BB71-41B |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis High-Road |
| Rim | not listed | Merida EXPERT CW |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT54 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT CW |
| Stem | not listed | FSA SMR ACR |
| Headset | not listed | FSA ACR |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida TEAM CW |
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