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REACTO TRACK 500
An aluminum frame aero bike with modest components and fsa rim brakes.
| Weight | 16.8 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Groupset | FSA |
| Brakes | FSA Rim |
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Summary
The Merida Reacto is celebrated for its exceptional speed, razor-sharp handling, and surprising comfort, making it a standout in the aero bike category. It boasts a refined, integrated frame design that enhances aerodynamics and efficiency, supported by high-quality componentry. While it excels in performance and value, some reviews note minor issues with comfort and component reliability.
Translates every watt into forward momentum
Razor sharp handling
Impressive comfort for an aero bike
Completely integrated and much refined frame
Improved aero claims with the new Reacto
Seat clamp rubber cap keeps sliding up the seatpost
Rear light ran out pretty quickly
Front wheel depth can catch the wind
Doesn't come with tubeless tyres as standard
The rear light is far from reliable
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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Dec 2020 · Simon Bromley
An excellent frameset with good quality finishing kit at an attractive price, but the wheels are a touch underwhelming
Great value
Stiff and fast aero frameset
Smooth ride quality
Great handling
Neat cable routing
Easy cockpit adjustment
Clearance for 30mm tyres
Heavy wheelset and average tyres blunt the bike’s edge
Weight weenies will need to look elsewhere
Sep 2020 · James Bracey
Does the newly launched 4th edition improve on the existing aero focussed race bike?
Translates every watt into forward momentum
Razor sharp handling
Impressive comfort for an aero bike
Seat clamp rubber cap keeps sliding up the seatpost
Jul 2020 · Cory Benson
Merida's Reacto aero road bike enters gen 4 with an all-new lightweight carbon frameset that is faster than ever, while adding even more versatility...
Jul 2020 · James Spender
Wider tyre clearance and integrated cables headlined Merida's new Reacto aero bike
Jul 2020 · By
The brand new 2021 MERIDA REACTO in review. Aerodynamic optimisation, ample tire clearance and comfort!
Very composed
Good vibration damping
All-round abilities
Cable routing and level of integration
Front end susceptible to crosswinds
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
Mar 2017 · Dave Atkinson
Good step up from the hire fleet if you're getting serious about track racing but the 500 build looks much better value
| Frame | REACTO TRACK, material: aluminium, 700C wheelsize, 100x9/ 130x9mm axle standard, JIS bottom bracket standard BB Standard: BSA, 100mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | MERIDA REACTO TRACK CF |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA TH-7420ST, Cartridge Bearing |
| Headset | MERIDA M2331 Neck |
| Handlebar | MERIDA EXPERT SL, material: aluminium |
| Saddle | MERIDA COMP SL, V-mount |
| Seatpost | MERIDA COMP CW, material: carbon, Aero shape, 15mm setback Type: Rigid |
| Crank | FSA Vero Track, 46 teeth, 170 mm-XS/S, 172.5 mm-SM/ML, 175 mm-L/XL |
|---|---|
| Cassette | Joytech Singlespeed, 15 teeth |
| Chain | KMC Z610HX |
| Brakes | FSA TH-7420ST, Cartridge Bearing Type: FSA Rim |
| Rims | MERIDA EXPERT CW, 17mm inner width, 35mm height |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Double Butted Black stainless |
| Front Hub | Joytech A565SBT, 9x100mm width front hub, 24 spoke holes |
| Rear Hub | Joytech A566SBT, 9x130mm width rear hub, 28 spoke holes |
| Tires | Maxxis Dolomites, 700x23C, fold |
First added September 6
Last updated July 31
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