2022 Merida SCULTURA TEAM FRAME-KIT vs 2024 Merida REACTO RIVAL-EDITION
The Merida REACTO RIVAL-EDITION size closest to your S is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Merida REACTO RIVAL-EDITION
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA TEAM FRAME-KIT in S, the Merida REACTO RIVAL-EDITION 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 21 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +51 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +19 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +21 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA TEAM FRAME-KIT, SMerida REACTO RIVAL-EDITION, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA TEAM FRAME-KIT S | Merida REACTO RIVAL-EDITION 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 | 989 | 1010 | +21 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 66 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 765 | 853 | +88 mm |
| Seat tube length | 481 | 590 | +109 mm |
| Fork length | 385 | 385 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 128 | 176 | +48 mm |
Differences are the Merida REACTO RIVAL-EDITION minus the Merida SCULTURA TEAM FRAME-KIT. Full charts: 2022 Merida SCULTURA TEAM FRAME-KIT, 2024 Merida REACTO RIVAL-EDITION.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA TEAM FRAME-KITMerida REACTO RIVAL-EDITION
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 TEAM FRAME-KITTEAM FRAME-KIT | Merida REACTO RIVAL-EDITIONRIVAL-EDITION |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA CF5 V | Merida REACTO CF3 IV |
| Fork | SCULTURA CF5 disc | REACTO CF3 IV DISC |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Rival eTap AXS HRD |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM Rival eTAP AXS |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM XG1250 |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM Rival |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM Rival eTap AXS |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM Press Fit DUB |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss P 1800 SPLINE DB 32 |
| Tire | not listed | Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Rival eTap AXS |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM Paceline |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT CW |
| Stem | not listed | FSA SMR ACR |
| Headset | not listed | FSA ACR |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida TEAM CW |
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