2022 Merida SCULTURA TEAM vs 2024 Merida REACTO RIVAL-EDITION
The Merida REACTO RIVAL-EDITION size closest to your S is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Merida REACTO RIVAL-EDITION
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA TEAM in S, the Merida REACTO RIVAL-EDITION in L places the top of the head tube 29 mm higher and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +29 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +10 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +10 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA TEAM, SMerida REACTO RIVAL-EDITION, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA TEAM S | Merida REACTO RIVAL-EDITION L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390 | 400 | +10 mm |
| Stack | 542 | 571 | +29 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5 | 73.5 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 73 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 545 | 575 | +30 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 408 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 989 | 999 | +10 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 66 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 765 | 826 | +61 mm |
| Seat tube length | 481 | 560 | +79 mm |
| Fork length | 385 | 385 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 128 | 155 | +27 mm |
Differences are the Merida REACTO RIVAL-EDITION minus the Merida SCULTURA TEAM. Full charts: 2022 Merida SCULTURA TEAM, 2024 Merida REACTO RIVAL-EDITION.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA TEAMMerida REACTO RIVAL-EDITION
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 TEAMTEAM | Merida REACTO RIVAL-EDITIONRIVAL-EDITION |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA CF5 V | Merida REACTO CF3 IV |
| Fork | SCULTURA CF5 disc | REACTO CF3 IV DISC |
| Shifter | Shimano Dura Ace disc Di2 | SRAM Rival eTap AXS HRD |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | SRAM Rival eTAP AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 | SRAM XG1250 |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M9100-12 | SRAM Rival |
| Crankset | Shimano Dura-Ace | SRAM Rival eTap AXS |
| Bottom bracket | SM-BB92-41B | SRAM Press Fit DUB |
| Wheelset | Vision Metron 45 SL Clincher TL Disc | DT Swiss P 1800 SPLINE DB 32 |
| Tire | Continental Grand Prix 5000S | Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR |
| Brake | Shimano Dura-Ace | SRAM Rival eTap AXS |
| Rotor | Shimano RT900 | SRAM Paceline |
| Handlebar | Merida TEAM SL 1P INTEGRATED | Merida EXPERT CW |
| Stem | Merida TEAM ONE-PIECE INTEGRATED | FSA SMR ACR |
| Grips | One-Touch | not listed |
| Saddle | Prologo Scratch M5 | not listed |
| Headset | not listed | FSA ACR |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida TEAM CW |
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