2021 Merida REACTO FORCE-EDITION 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 FORCE-EDITION in S, the Giant TCR Advanced SL Disc in S places the top of the head tube 14 mm lower and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −14 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −7 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −13 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida REACTO FORCE-EDITION, SGiant TCR Advanced SL Disc, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida REACTO FORCE-EDITION S | Giant TCR Advanced SL Disc S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390 | 383 | −7 mm |
| Stack | 542 | 528 | −14 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5 | 72.3 | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74.0 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 545 | 535 | −10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 405 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 990 | 977 | −13 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 70 | +4 mm |
| Standover | 792 | 725 | −67 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 385 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 128 | 130 | +2 mm |
Differences are the Giant TCR Advanced SL Disc minus the Merida REACTO FORCE-EDITION. Full charts: 2021 Merida REACTO FORCE-EDITION, 2023 Giant TCR Advanced SL Disc.
Where each sits in its class
Merida REACTO FORCE-EDITIONGiant TCR Advanced SL Disc
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 REACTO FORCE-EDITIONFORCE-EDITION | 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 | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD | Shimano Dura-Ace R9270 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force eTAP AXS | Shimano Dura-Ace R9250 Di2 |
| Cassette | CS XG 1270 D1 | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Chain | SRAM Force | Shimano XTR M9100 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM Press Fit DUB | not listed |
| Wheelset | Reynolds AR 58 DB | Cadex 36 Disc |
| Tire | Continental Grand Sport Race | Cadex Race |
| Brake | SRAM ED Force eTap AXS | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Rotor | SRAM DB ROTOR CLX R CNTRLOCK | 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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