2025 Merida SCULTURA vs 2026 Merida REACTO
The S is the Merida REACTO size closest to your S Merida SCULTURA. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Merida REACTO
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA in S, the Merida REACTO in S places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA, SMerida REACTO, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA S | Merida REACTO S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390 | 390 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 542 | 542 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5 | 72.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 545 | 545 | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 408 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 989 | 990 | +1 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 66 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 765 | 792 | +27 mm |
| Seat tube length | 481 | 520 | +39 mm |
| Fork length | 385 | 385 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 128 | 128 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Merida REACTO minus the Merida SCULTURA. Full charts: 2025 Merida SCULTURA, 2026 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 SCULTURA4000 | Merida REACTO4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA CF3 V | Merida REACTO CF3 IV |
| Fork | SCULTURA CF3 disc | Merida REACTO CF3 IV DISC |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 disc | Shimano 105 disc |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7101 | Shimano 105 R7101 |
| Chain | Shimano M6100-12 | Shimano M6100-12 |
| Crankset | Shimano 105 R7100 | Shimano 105 R7100 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB72 | Shimano SM-BB71-41B |
| Tire | Continental Ultra Sport III | Continental Grand Prix |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Shimano SM-RT54 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT SLII | Merida EXPERT CW |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT SL 2P II | Merida EXPERT SL 2P II |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida TEAM CW |
| Rim | not listed | Merida EXPERT CW |
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