2022 Merida SCULTURA LIMITED 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 LIMITED in S, the Merida REACTO RIVAL-EDITION in 3XS places the top of the head tube 30 mm lower and 17 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −30 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −17 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −10 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −2.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA LIMITED, SMerida REACTO RIVAL-EDITION, 3XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA LIMITED S | Merida REACTO RIVAL-EDITION 3XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390 | 373 | −17 mm |
| Stack | 542 | 512 | −30 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5 | 70.5 | −2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 75.5 | +1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 545 | 505 | −40 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 408 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 989 | 979 | −10 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 70 | +4 mm |
| Standover | 765 | 727 | −38 mm |
| Seat tube length | 481 | 440 | −41 mm |
| Fork length | 385 | 385 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 128 | 100 | −28 mm |
Differences are the Merida REACTO RIVAL-EDITION minus the Merida SCULTURA LIMITED. Full charts: 2022 Merida SCULTURA LIMITED, 2024 Merida REACTO RIVAL-EDITION.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA LIMITEDMerida 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 LIMITEDLIMITED | Merida REACTO RIVAL-EDITIONRIVAL-EDITION |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA CF3 V | Merida REACTO CF3 IV |
| Fork | SCULTURA CF3 disc | REACTO CF3 IV DISC |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 disc | SRAM Rival eTap AXS HRD |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | SRAM Rival eTAP AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7000 | SRAM XG1250 |
| Chain | KMC X11 | SRAM Rival |
| Crankset | Shimano 105 | SRAM Rival eTap AXS |
| Bottom bracket | SM-BB71-41B | SRAM Press Fit DUB |
| Wheelset | Merida TEAM SL45 | DT Swiss P 1800 SPLINE DB 32 |
| Tire | Continental Ultra Sport III | Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | SRAM Rival eTap AXS |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT54 | SRAM Paceline |
| Stem | FSA SMR ACR | FSA SMR ACR |
| Headset | FSA ACR | FSA ACR |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | Merida TEAM CW |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT CW |
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