Compare: 2026 Merida REACTO 5000 vs REACTO 6000 vs REACTO 8000

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Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	REACTO 50002026 Merida	REACTO 60002026 Merida	REACTO 80002026 Merida

MSRP	($4,036)	($5,113)	($6,727)
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Aero	Aero	Aero
Weight	19.8 lbs	19.2 lbs	19.2 lbs
	6.8	8.0	8.7
Frame	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon
	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon
Wheels	Aluminum	Carbon	Carbon
Wheel Size	700c	700c	700c
Clearance	30c	30c	30c
	Shimano 105 Hydraulic Disc	Shimano 105 Hydraulic Disc	Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc
	105 Di2	105 Di2	Ultegra, Ultegra Di2
Drivetrain	2 × 12 Electronic	2 × 12 Electronic	2 × 12 Electronic
Brand Site	merida-bikes.com	merida-bikes.com	merida-bikes.com
Summary	The Merida REACTO 5000, Merida REACTO 6000, and Merida REACTO 8000 are all carbon frame aero bikes with shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes. The REACTO 5000 has aluminum 700c aluminum wheels, while the REACTO 8000 has better components.

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position

relaxedaggressive

Terrain

smoothrugged

REACTO 5000

REACTO 6000

REACTO 8000

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Gear Range

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

41 mph

REACTO 5000

41 mph

REACTO 6000

41 mph

REACTO 8000

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Geometry

Specs

	REACTO 50002026 Merida	REACTO 60002026 Merida	REACTO 80002026 Merida

Frame	REACTO CF3 IV, material: carbon, 700x30C max. wheelsize, 100x12/ 142x12mm axle standard, BB86,5 bottom bracket standard BB Standard: BB86/BB92, 86.5mm, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 30c	REACTO CF3 IV, material: carbon, 700x30C max. wheelsize, 100x12/ 142x12mm axle standard, BB86,5 bottom bracket standard BB Standard: BB86/BB92, 86.5mm, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 30c	REACTO CF3 IV, material: carbon, 700x30C max. wheelsize, 100x12/ 142x12mm axle standard, BB86,5 bottom bracket standard BB Standard: BB86/BB92, 86.5mm, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 30c
Fork	MERIDA REACTO CF3 IV DISC, material: carbon, 700x30C max. wheelsize	MERIDA REACTO CF3 IV DISC, material: carbon, 700x30C max. wheelsize	MERIDA REACTO CF3 IV DISC, material: carbon, 700x30C max. wheelsize
Bottom Bracket	Shimano SM-BB71-41B, Pressfit 86.5	Shimano SM-BB71-41B, Pressfit 86.5	Shimano SM-BB71-41B, Pressfit 86.5
Headset	MERIDA TEAM SL, VP-MRBHB (OP203 neck)	MERIDA TEAM SL, VP-MRBHB (OP203 neck)	FSA ACR NO.55R
Stem	MERIDA EXPERT SL 2P II, material: aluminium, -9°° stem angle, incl. MERIDA SMART MOUNT, 90 mm (XXS/XS), 100 mm (S), 110 mm (M/L), 120 mm (XL)	MERIDA EXPERT SL 2P II, material: aluminium, -9°° stem angle, incl. MERIDA SMART MOUNT, 90 mm (XXS/XS), 100 mm (S), 110 mm (M/L), 120 mm (XL)	Vision Metron 5D ACR EVO, material: carbon, 90 mm (XXS/XS), 100 mm (S), 110 mm (M/L), 120 mm (XL)
Handlebar	MERIDA EXPERT CW, material: aluminium, 380mm (3S-XXS-XS-S), 400mm (M-L) 420mm (XL)	MERIDA EXPERT CW, material: aluminium, 380mm (3S-XXS-XS-S), 400mm (M-L) 420mm (XL)	Vision Metron 5D ACR EVO, material: carbon, 380mm (3S-XXS-XS-S), 400mm (M-L), 420mm-(XL)
Saddle	MERIDA EXPERT SL, 6% recycled and 23% nature material, V-mount, incl. MERIDA minitool	MERIDA EXPERT SL, 6% recycled and 23% nature material, V-mount, incl. MERIDA minitool	Prologo Scratch M5, V-mount adapter, incl. MERIDA minitool
Seatpost	MERIDA TEAM CW, Aero shape, 15mm setback, Carbon Type: Rigid	MERIDA TEAM CW, Aero shape, 15mm setback, Carbon Type: Rigid	MERIDA TEAM CW, Aero shape, 15mm setback, Carbon Type: Rigid

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano 105 Di2	Shimano 105 Di2	Shimano Ultegra Di2
Front Derailleur	Shimano 105 Di2	Shimano 105 Di2	Shimano Ultegra Di2
Crank	Shimano 105 R7100, 52-36 teeth, 160 mm-3S, 165 mm-XXS/XS, 170 mm-S/M, 172.5 mm-L/XL	Shimano 105 R7100, 52-36 teeth, 160 mm-3S, 165 mm-XXS/XS, 170 mm-S/M, 172.5 mm-L/XL	Shimano Ultegra, 52-36 teeth, 160 mm-3S, 165 mm-XXS/XS, 170 mm-S/M, 172.5 mm-L/XL
Shifters	Shimano 105 disc Di2	Shimano 105 disc Di2	Shimano Ultegra disc Di2
Cassette	Shimano 105 R7101, 11-34 teeth, 12 speed	Shimano 105 R7101, 11-34 teeth, 12 speed	Shimano Ultegra R8101, 11-30 teeth, 12 speed
Chain	Shimano M6100-12	Shimano M6100-12	Shimano M6100-12
Brakes	Shimano 105, Disc Type: Shimano 105 Hydraulic Disc	Shimano 105, Disc Type: Shimano 105 Hydraulic Disc	Shimano Ultegra, Disc Type: Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc
Brake Levers	Shimano 105	Shimano 105	Shimano Ultegra

Wheels

Rims	Vision Team 35 Clincher Disc, 100x12mm width front hub, 142x12mm width rear hub, 19mm inner width, 35mm height, material: aluminium, Centerlock	Vision SC 60 i23 Disc brake, 100x12mm width front hub, 142x12mm width rear hub, 23mm inner width, 60mm height, Centerlock, material: carbon	Reynolds AR 60 DB, 100x12mm width front hub, 142x12mm width rear hub, 21mm inner width, 60mm height, Centerlock
Front Hub	MERIDA EXPERT SL, including removable lever, 6/4mm allen key	MERIDA EXPERT SL, including removable lever, 6/4mm allen key	MERIDA EXPERT SL, including removable lever, 6/4mm allen key
Rear Hub	MERIDA EXPERT SL, including removable lever, 6/4mm allen key	MERIDA EXPERT SL, including removable lever, 6/4mm allen key	MERIDA EXPERT SL, including removable lever, 6/4mm allen key
Tires	Front: Continental Grand Prix TR, 700x28C, fold, tubeless ready, Rear: Continental Grand Prix TR, 700x28C, fold, tubeless ready	Front: Continental Grand Prix TR, 700x28C, fold, tubeless ready, Rear: Continental Grand Prix TR, 700x28C, fold, tubeless ready	Front: Continental Grand Prix 5000S TR, 700x28C, fold, tubeless ready, Rear: Continental Grand Prix 5000S TR, 700x28C, fold, tubeless ready
Disc Rotors	Shimano RT64, 160mm	Shimano CL700, 160mm	Shimano CL800, 160mm

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