2024 Merida SCULTURA RIVAL-EDITION vs 2026 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 RIVAL-EDITION in S, the Merida REACTO in XXS places the top of the head tube 25 mm lower and 13 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −25 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −13 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −4 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −2.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA RIVAL-EDITION, SMerida REACTO, XXSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA RIVAL-EDITION S | Merida REACTO XXS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390 | 377 | −13 mm |
| Stack | 542 | 517 | −25 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5 | 70.5 | −2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 545 | 520 | −25 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 408 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 989 | 985 | −4 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 70 | +4 mm |
| Standover | 765 | 746 | −19 mm |
| Seat tube length | 481 | 470 | −11 mm |
| Fork length | 385 | 385 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 128 | 105 | −23 mm |
Differences are the Merida REACTO minus the Merida SCULTURA RIVAL-EDITION. Full charts: 2024 Merida SCULTURA RIVAL-EDITION, 2026 Merida REACTO.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA RIVAL-EDITIONMerida 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 RIVAL-EDITIONRIVAL-EDITION | Merida REACTO4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA CF3 V | Merida REACTO CF3 IV |
| Fork | SCULTURA CF3 disc | Merida REACTO CF3 IV DISC |
| Shifter | SRAM Rival eTap AXS HRD | Shimano 105 disc |
| Derailleur | SRAM Rival eTAP AXS | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | SRAM XG1250 | Shimano 105 R7101 |
| Chain | SRAM Rival | Shimano M6100-12 |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival eTap AXS | Shimano 105 R7100 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM Press Fit DUB | Shimano SM-BB71-41B |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss P 1800 SPLINE DB 23 | not listed |
| Tire | Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR | Continental Grand Prix |
| Brake | SRAM Rival eTap AXS | Shimano 105 |
| Rotor | SRAM Paceline | Shimano SM-RT54 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT SLII | Merida EXPERT CW |
| Stem | FSA SMR ACR | Merida EXPERT SL 2P II |
| Headset | FSA ACR | not listed |
| Rim | not listed | Merida EXPERT CW |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida TEAM CW |
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