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Reacto CF 905
A carbon frame aero bike with high-end components and shimano 105 rim brakes.
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| Weight | 7.9 kg |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 Rim |
Summary
The Merida Reacto is a high-performance aero bike that combines stiffness and speed with surprising comfort, making it suitable for long rides and competitive racing. Its frame design is proven, offering impressive stiffness and stability in crosswinds, though some builds come with wheels that are criticized for their weight and performance in crosswinds. The bike's handling is reactive and precise, catering to aggressive riding styles, but it faces criticism for its braking performance and some component choices.
Supremely stiff frame
Noticeably fast
Impressive comfort for an aero bike
Stable in crosswinds
Good vibration isolation
Wheels too heavy
Wheels suffer in cross winds
Generic or Tektro brakes criticized
Expensive
Seatpost issues
The Team E is not just lighter, it also feels a lot stiffer in both the frame and fork.
Cycling WeeklyThe Reacto seems to have pulled off the trick of providing decent comfort at the same time as impressive stiffness
CyclistThe 2015 Merida Reacto DA LTD, so much bike for the money – but far from perfect
BikeRadarAerodynamics beats light weight. That's why this bike is worthy of serious consideration.
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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
May 2015 · Mat Brett
It's not light but aerodynamic efficiency makes this bike fast over all but the steepest of climbs
Apr 2015 · Oliver Bridgewood
The Merida Reacto Team E is same frame as used by the Lampre Pro Team. Cycling Weekly has put it through its paces to see how it stacks up against the competition
Supremely stiff frame
Noticeably fast
Stunning looks
Impressive comfort
Excellent brakes
Wheels too heavy
Wheels suffer in cross winds
Wheels not stiff enough
Expensive
23mm tyres
Mar 2015 · David Rome
This performance racer keeps up on the climbs without giving an inch in the sprint. Just don’t call it a Dura-Ace bike – that’s kept for rides that can stop as well as go
July 2014 · Caley Fretz
Only three Merida Reacto KOM frames exist, and Costa is riding one of them at the Tour de France
| Frame | Reacto Comp Direct-E |
|---|---|
| Fork | Reacto Carbon Lite-Direct |
| Bottom Bracket | attached |
| Headset | Big Conoid-insert Neck Pro |
| Handlebar | FSA Gossamer Compact OS |
| Saddle | ProLogo kappa Evo |
| Seatpost | Reacto Aero Carbon Flex Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | no |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra SS |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Double |
| Crank | FSA Energy 50-34 Mega 11 |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra Dual Control |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-6800 11-28 11s |
| Chain | KMC X11S |
| Chain Guide | no |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 Direct Type: Shimano 105 Rim |
| Brake Levers | attached |
| Rims | Fulcrum Quattro |
|---|---|
| Spokes | attached |
| Front Hub | attached |
| Rear Hub | attached |
| Tires | Continental Ultra Sport II 23 fold |
First added 11 October
Last updated 11 October
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