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REACTO DISC 5000
An aero bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra hydraulic disc brakes.
| Weight | 19.1 lbs |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The Merida Reacto is celebrated for its exceptional speed and aero efficiency, translating every watt into forward momentum with razor-sharp handling and impressive comfort for an aero bike. It offers a stiff, responsive ride with significant speed advantages over segments, though some models may suffer from a firm ride and minor component issues. The Reacto stands out for its thoughtful design, including a well-integrated frame and smart cable routing, making it a strong contender in the aero bike category.
Translates every watt into forward momentum
Razor sharp handling
Impressive comfort for an aero bike
Stiff, light, responsive and lightning fast
Well thought out componentry and design
Seat clamp rubber cap issues
Rear light reliability
Firm ride may not appeal to all
Average wheels and tyres on some models
The sheer unadulterated speed and responsiveness of the machine is intoxicating
Cycling WeeklyDrop into a descent, attack the flats or turn into a headwind and the efficiencies of Merida’s tube shapes become clearly apparent.
Cycling NewsThe Merida Reacto 6000 is a fast aero road bike with impressively confident handling characteristics. It’s great value, too.
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Aug 2020 · Stu Kerton
Not the lightest or most comfortable, but if speed is your main goal then the Reacto delivers
Powerful riders will love the stiffness levels
Integrated rear seatpost light is a neat touch
Not the lightest aero bike out there
Non-series crankset cheapens the look
Mar 2020 · Graham Cottingham
One month into our longterm test and the Merida Reacto LTD road bike is already impressing us
Effortless straight-line speed
Scything high-speed cornering capabilities
Dampening when dealing with large impacts
Doesn't come with tubeless tyres as standard
The rear light is far from reliable
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
Jul 2018 · Guy Kesteven
Reacto is exactly the right name for this aggressively responsive aero all-rounder. Buy if you want the aero bike equivalent of a hot hatch rather than a supercharged saloon
Punchy and reactive all-rounder with proper aggressive aero position potential
Edgy handling and firm ride can become a handful in some situations
| Frame | REACTO DISC CF2 |
|---|---|
| Fork | MERIDA REACTO CF2 disc |
| Headset | MERIDA REACTO neck, 2191026779 |
| Handlebar | MERIDA Expert CW |
| Saddle | MERIDA Comp SL |
| Seatpost | MERIDA Expert CW, Aero shape, 15mm setback, Carbon Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra, GS |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra DF |
| Crank | FSA Gossamer Pro, 52-36 teeth |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra disc |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-R7000, 11-30 teeth, 11 speed |
| Chain | KMC X11 |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra, Hydraulic disc Type: Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rims | MERIDA Expert CW, 19mm inner width, 30mm height |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Double Butted Black stainless |
| Front Hub | VP CLK170F, 100x12mm width, 28 spoke holes, Centerlock / VP CLK270R, 142x12mm width, 28 spoke holes, centerlock |
| Rear Hub | VP CLK170F, 100x12mm width, 28 spoke holes, Centerlock / VP CLK270R, 142x12mm width, 28 spoke holes, centerlock |
| Tires | Continental Grand Sport Race, 700x25C, fold |
First added October 11
Last updated October 11
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