2019 Merida SCULTURA 100-JULIET vs 2021 Merida REACTO
The XS is the Merida REACTO size closest to your XS Merida SCULTURA 100-JULIET. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Merida REACTO
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA 100-JULIET in XS, the Merida REACTO in XS places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 11 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +11 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- ±0 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA 100-JULIET, XSMerida REACTO, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA 100-JULIET XS | Merida REACTO XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 373 | 384 | +11 mm |
| Stack | 529 | 529 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 72 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 520 | 536 | +16 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 408 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 983 | 983 | ±0 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 70 | +4 mm |
| Standover | 720 | 771 | +51 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 500 | +30 mm |
| Fork length | 375 | 385 | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | 130 | 112 | −18 mm |
Differences are the Merida REACTO minus the Merida SCULTURA 100-JULIET. Full charts: 2019 Merida SCULTURA 100-JULIET, 2021 Merida REACTO.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA 100-JULIETMerida 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 100-JULIET100-JULIET | Merida REACTO4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA LITE-BSA | Merida REACTO CF3 IV |
| Fork | SCULTURA CF | REACTO CF5 IV DISC |
| Shifter | Shimano Claris | Shimano 105 disc |
| Derailleur | Shimano Claris | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | SunRace CS8 | Shimano 105 R7000 |
| Chain | KMC M700 | KMC X11 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH 7420ST | SM-BB71-41B |
| Tire | Maxxis Dolomites | Continental Ultra Sport III |
| Brake | Lee Chi ROAD Dual Pivot | Shimano 105 |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | FSA SMR ACR |
| Headset | Merida M2341 Neck | FSA ACR |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Merida TEAM CW |
| Saddle | Merida Juliet Sport | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Rim | not listed | Merida EXPERT CW |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT54 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT CW |
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