2026 Merida SCULTURA 10K 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 10K 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 10K, SMerida REACTO, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA 10K 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 10K. Full charts: 2026 Merida SCULTURA 10K, 2026 Merida REACTO.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA 10KMerida 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 10K10K | Merida REACTO4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA CF5 V | Merida REACTO CF3 IV |
| Fork | Merida SCULTURA CF5 disc | Merida REACTO CF3 IV DISC |
| Shifter | SRAM RED AXS | Shimano 105 disc |
| Derailleur | SRAM Red AXS | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | SRAM XG 1290 E1 | Shimano 105 R7101 |
| Chain | SRAM Red E1 | Shimano M6100-12 |
| Crankset | SRAM RED AXS | Shimano 105 R7100 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM Press Fit DUB | Shimano SM-BB71-41B |
| Wheelset | Zipp 353 NSW Tubeless | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Red AXS | Shimano 105 |
| Rotor | SRAM Paceline X Centerlock | Shimano SM-RT54 |
| Handlebar | Merida TEAM SL 1P | Merida EXPERT CW |
| Stem | Merida TEAM ONE-PIECE | Merida EXPERT SL 2P II |
| Saddle | Prologo Nago R4 PAS | not listed |
| Tire | not listed | Continental Grand Prix |
| Rim | not listed | Merida EXPERT CW |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida TEAM CW |
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