2024 Merida SCULTURA Team 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 Team 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 Team, SMerida REACTO, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA Team 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 Team. Full charts: 2024 Merida SCULTURA Team, 2026 Merida REACTO.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA TeamMerida 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 TeamTeam | Merida REACTO4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA CF5 V | Merida REACTO CF3 IV |
| Fork | SCULTURA CF5 disc | Merida 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 R7101 |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M9100-12 | Shimano M6100-12 |
| Crankset | Shimano Dura-Ace | Shimano 105 R7100 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano SM-BB92-41B | Shimano SM-BB71-41B |
| Wheelset | Vision Metron 45 SL Clincher TL Disc | not listed |
| Tire | Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR | Continental Grand Prix |
| Brake | Shimano Dura-Ace | Shimano 105 |
| Rotor | Shimano CL900 | Shimano SM-RT54 |
| Handlebar | TEAM SL 1P INTEGRATED | Merida EXPERT CW |
| Stem | TEAM ONE-PIECE INTEGRATED | Merida EXPERT SL 2P II |
| Headset | FSA ACR NO.55R | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida TEAM SL II | Merida TEAM CW |
| Saddle | Prologo Scratch M5 | not listed |
| Rim | not listed | Merida EXPERT CW |
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