2023 Merida SCULTURA vs 2025 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 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, SMerida REACTO, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA 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. Full charts: 2023 Merida SCULTURA, 2025 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 SCULTURA6000 | Merida REACTO4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA CF3 V | Merida REACTO CF3 IV |
| Fork | SCULTURA CF3 disc | REACTO CF3 IV DISC |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 disc Di2 | Shimano 105 disc |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 Di2 | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7100 | Shimano 105 R7101 |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M6100-12 | Shimano M6100-12 |
| Crankset | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 |
| Bottom bracket | SM-BB71-41B | Shimano BB72 |
| Tire | Continental Grand Sport Race | Continental Ultra Sport III |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT64 | Shimano SM-RT54 |
| Stem | FSA SMR ACR | Merida EXPERT SL 2P II |
| Headset | FSA ACR | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida TEAM CW |
| Rim | not listed | Merida EXPERT CW |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT CW |
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