2021 Merida REACTO 7000-E vs 2023 Giant TCR Advanced SL Disc
The Giant TCR Advanced SL Disc size closest to your S is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Giant TCR Advanced SL Disc
Compared with the Merida REACTO 7000-E in S, the Giant TCR Advanced SL Disc in XS places the top of the head tube 25 mm lower and 14 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −25 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −14 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −14 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida REACTO 7000-E, SGiant TCR Advanced SL Disc, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida REACTO 7000-E S | Giant TCR Advanced SL Disc XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390 | 376 | −14 mm |
| Stack | 542 | 517 | −25 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5 | 71.0 | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 545 | 520 | −25 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 405 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 990 | 976 | −14 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 72 | +6 mm |
| Standover | 792 | 706 | −86 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 680 | +160 mm |
| Fork length | 385 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 128 | 120 | −8 mm |
Differences are the Giant TCR Advanced SL Disc minus the Merida REACTO 7000-E. Full charts: 2021 Merida REACTO 7000-E, 2023 Giant TCR Advanced SL Disc.
Where each sits in its class
Merida REACTO 7000-EGiant TCR Advanced SL Disc
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What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Merida REACTO 7000-E7000-E | Giant TCR Advanced SL DiscAdvanced SL 0 Disc |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida REACTO CF3 IV | Giant Advanced SL |
| Fork | REACTO CF5 IV DISC | Giant OverDrive 2 |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra disc Di2 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9270 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9250 Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7000 | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Chain | KMC X11 | Shimano XTR M9100 |
| Bottom bracket | SM-BB72-41B | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss P 1800 SPLINE DB 32 | Cadex 36 Disc |
| Tire | Continental Grand Sport Race | Cadex Race |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Rotor | Shimano RT800 | Shimano RT-MT900 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CW | Giant Contact SLR |
| Stem | FSA SMR ACR | Giant Contact SLR |
| Headset | FSA ACR | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida TEAM CW | Giant Advanced SL |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT CC | Giant Fleet SLR |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano FC-9200P Dura-Ace Power Meter |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Grips | not listed | Stratus Lite 2.0 |
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