2021 Merida REACTO FORCE-EDITION vs 2022 Merida SCULTURA TEAM FRAME-KIT
The Merida SCULTURA TEAM FRAME-KIT size closest to your S is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Merida SCULTURA TEAM FRAME-KIT
Compared with the Merida REACTO FORCE-EDITION in S, the Merida SCULTURA TEAM FRAME-KIT 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 20 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +51 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +19 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +20 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida REACTO FORCE-EDITION, SMerida SCULTURA TEAM FRAME-KIT, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida REACTO FORCE-EDITION S | Merida SCULTURA TEAM FRAME-KIT 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 | 990 | 1010 | +20 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 66 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 792 | 823 | +31 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 550 | +30 mm |
| Fork length | 385 | 385 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 128 | 176 | +48 mm |
Differences are the Merida SCULTURA TEAM FRAME-KIT minus the Merida REACTO FORCE-EDITION. Full charts: 2021 Merida REACTO FORCE-EDITION, 2022 Merida SCULTURA TEAM FRAME-KIT.
Where each sits in its class
Merida REACTO FORCE-EDITIONMerida SCULTURA TEAM FRAME-KIT
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 | Merida SCULTURA TEAM FRAME-KITTEAM FRAME-KIT |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida REACTO CF3 IV | Merida SCULTURA CF5 V |
| Fork | REACTO CF5 IV DISC | SCULTURA CF5 disc |
| Shifter | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force eTAP AXS | not listed |
| Cassette | CS XG 1270 D1 | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM Force | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM Press Fit DUB | not listed |
| Wheelset | Reynolds AR 58 DB | not listed |
| Tire | Continental Grand Sport Race | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM ED Force eTap AXS | not listed |
| Rotor | SRAM DB ROTOR CLX R CNTRLOCK | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CW | not listed |
| Stem | FSA SMR ACR | not listed |
| Headset | FSA ACR | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida TEAM CW | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
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