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REACTO 5000
An aero bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra rim brakes.
| Weight | 18.5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Rim |
Summary
The Merida Reacto is a highly efficient aero road bike that combines speed with comfort, making it suitable for racing and longer rides. It features a responsive and aggressive design, with a stiff frame for excellent power delivery and aero seatpost for shock absorption. While it excels in aerodynamics and handling, some reviews note its firm ride over rough surfaces and edgy handling in crosswinds.
Efficient aero frameset
Responsive and aggressive aero race bike design
Comfortable for an aero bike
Superb groupset
All-weather capability of hydraulic disc brakes
Firm ride over rough surfaces
Edgy handling in crosswinds
High price for some models
Cable routing not the tidiest
The new third generation Merida Reacto looks to place Merida back at the top of the aero league table.
Cycling WeeklyReacto is exactly the right name for this aggressively responsive aero all-rounder
BikeRadarThe new Merida Reacto Disc Team-E is a fast and responsive aero bike that offers plenty of comfort alongside the all-weather capability of hydraulic disc brakes. This bike is an absolute peach.
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Dec 2018 · Paul Norman
We’ve ridden the latest version of Merida’s aero bike, complete with disc brakes
Efficient aero frameset
Superb groupset
Above average adjustability for an aero bike
Some buffeting in crosswinds
Quite high geared
Spacers under stem can move around
Apr 2018 · Robin Wilmott
The Reacto 5000 proves that aero doesn’t have to mean bone-shaking, and seriously expands its real-world usability because of it. Buy if you want to reap some aerodynamic benefit on every ride for free
Great ride quality and handling, surprising comfort, Ultegra parts
Some lower spec parts to allow for the fine frameset
Feb 2016 · Mat Brett
A fast and agile aero road bike with features that really do add comfort to the ride
Dec 2015 · Marc Abbott
The Merida Reacto 5000 is an aero weapon with all the right ammunition: speed, efficiency and comfort.
Comfortable for an aero bike
Seat clamp is a fiddle
| Frame | REACTO CF2 |
|---|---|
| Fork | Pro Full carbon tapered fork with direct brake mounts |
| Headset | MERIDA Reacto |
| Handlebar | MERIDA Expert Aero double butted 6061 aluminium compact drop, oversize clamp |
| Saddle | MERIDA Race |
| Seatpost | Reacto carbon Race [Di2 ready] Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crank | FSA Gossamer Pro 52-36 teeth |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra, 22 speed |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-5800, 11 speed, 11-28 teeth |
| Chain | KMC X11-1 |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra levers with Shimano 105 direct mount calipers Type: Shimano Ultegra Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rims | MERIDA Expert CW, 35mm profile, 17mm inner width |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Double Butted Black stainless |
| Front Hub | Sealed bearing with quick release |
| Rear Hub | Sealed bearing with quick release |
| Tires | Continental Grand Sport Race 25c folding |
First added October 11
Last updated October 11
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