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REACTO 6000
A carbon frame aero bike with upper mid-range components and shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
£3,400($4,560)| Weight | 19.0 lbs |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | 105 Di2 |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 Hydraulic Disc |
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
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View Comparison5'1" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'0" – 6'5"
🐐 Estimated
- 5'9", size S, Just right
- 6'5", size XL, Just right
- 2'9", size S, Just right
- 5'9", size SM, Fits small
Summary
The Merida Reacto is a highly praised aero road bike, celebrated for its improved aerodynamics, comfort, and versatility. It offers a superbike-like ride with a clean cockpit and ultra-modern design, making it a strong contender in its category. While it excels in performance and design, some reviews note the need for better wheels and tyres to fully unleash its potential.
Improved aerodynamics
More compliance
Superbike-like ride
Ultra-modern design
Clean cockpit
Better wheels and tyres would really let it shine
Relatively heavy
Basic wheels
Merida’s Reacto aero road bike enters its fourth generation with an all-new carbon frame that through subtle updates is more versatile than ever while still improving on aerodynamics.
BikerumorThe Reacto 4000 does a more than passable imitation of a superbike.
BikeRadarAn aerodynamic jack of all trades!
Gran Fondo MagazineFeedback?
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Jan 2022 · Matthew Loveridge
Merida's most affordable aero bike retains the pro machine's best qualities
Exciting
Racy ride
Comfortable
Super-clean design
Basic wheels
Non-tubeless tyres
Jan 2022
Great aero bike on a budget – but change the wheels as soon as you can to get the most out of it
Very stiff
Quick performance
Sharp handling
Very good value
Disappointing wheels
Can feel excessively rigid at times
Aug 2021 · Matthew Loveridge
The Reacto is a star performer on the road and it’s good enough to justify big upgrades down the line
Superbike-like ride
Ultra-modern design
Clean cockpit
Better wheels and tyres would really let it shine
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 · 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
| Frame | REACTO CF3 IV, material: carbon, 700x30C max. wheelsize, 100x12/ 142x12 mm axle standard, BB86,5 bottom bracket standard BB Standard: BB86/BB92, 86.5mm, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 30c |
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| Fork | REACTO CF3 IV disc, material: carbon, 700x30C max. wheelsize |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano SM-BB72-41B, Pressfit 86.5 mm |
| Headset | FSA ACR |
| Stem | FSA SMR ACR, material: aluminium, -6° stem angle, 90 mm-XXS/XS, 100 mm-S, 110 mm-M, 120 mm-L/XL |
| Handlebar | MERIDA EXPERT CW, material: aluminium, 380 mm (XXS), 400 mm (XS), 420 mm (S/M/L), 440 (XL) |
| Saddle | MERIDA EXPERT SL, V-mount, incl. MERIDA minitool |
| Seatpost | MERIDA TEAM CW, Aero shape, 15 mm setback, material: Carbon Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105 Di2 |
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| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Crank | Shimano 105, FCR7100, 50-34 teeth, 165 mm-XXS, 170 mm-XS, 172.5 mm-S/M, 175 mm-L/XL |
| Shifters | Shimano 105 disc Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-R7100, 11-34 teeth, 12 speed |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M6100-12 |
| Brakes | Shimano 105, Hydraulic disc Type: Shimano 105 Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano 105 |
| Rims | MERIDA EXPERT CW, 19 mm inner width, 30 mm height, material: aluminium, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included) |
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| Spokes | Double Butted Black stainless |
| Front Hub | VP CLK170F / VP 270SB, 100x12 mm width front hub, 28 spoke holes, Centerlock, 12-142 mm width rear hub, 28 spoke holes, Centerlock |
| Rear Hub | VP CLK170F / VP 270SB, 100x12 mm width front hub, 28 spoke holes, Centerlock, 12-142 mm width rear hub, 28 spoke holes, Centerlock |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Highroad, 700x25C, fold *tubeless ready, Rear: Maxxis Highroad, 700x25C, fold *tubeless ready |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT64, 160 mm |
| Lights | REACTO light seat post USB |
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Last updated August 2
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