2021 Merida REACTO TEAM-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 TEAM-E in S, the Giant TCR Advanced SL Disc in XL places the top of the head tube 54 mm higher and 22 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 30 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +54 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +22 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +30 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida REACTO TEAM-E, SGiant TCR Advanced SL Disc, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida REACTO TEAM-E S | Giant TCR Advanced SL Disc XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390 | 412 | +22 mm |
| Stack | 542 | 596 | +54 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5 | 73.0 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 72.5 | −1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 545 | 600 | +55 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 405 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 990 | 1020 | +30 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 67 | +1 mm |
| Standover | 792 | 816 | +24 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 385 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 128 | 200 | +72 mm |
Differences are the Giant TCR Advanced SL Disc minus the Merida REACTO TEAM-E. Full charts: 2021 Merida REACTO TEAM-E, 2023 Giant TCR Advanced SL Disc.
Where each sits in its class
Merida REACTO TEAM-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 TEAM-ETEAM-E | Giant TCR Advanced SL DiscAdvanced SL 0 Disc |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida REACTO CF5 IV | Giant Advanced SL |
| Fork | REACTO CF5 IV DISC | Giant OverDrive 2 |
| Shifter | Shimano Dura Ace disc Di2 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9270 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9250 Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-9100 | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG901-11 | Shimano XTR M9100 |
| Bottom bracket | SM-BB92-41B | not listed |
| Wheelset | METRON 55 Clincher TL Disc | Cadex 36 Disc |
| Tire | Continental Grand Prix 5000 | Cadex Race |
| Brake | Shimano Dura-Ace | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Rotor | Shimano RT900 | Shimano RT-MT900 |
| Handlebar | Vision Metron 5D ACR Integrated | Giant Contact SLR |
| Stem | Vision Metron 5D ACR Integrated | Giant Contact SLR |
| Grips | One-Touch | Stratus Lite 2.0 |
| Headset | FSA ACR | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida TEAM CW | Giant Advanced SL |
| Saddle | SCRATCH M5 | Giant Fleet SLR |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano FC-9200P Dura-Ace Power Meter |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
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