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REACTO TEAM-E
An aero bike with ultra high-end components and shimano dura-ace rim brakes.
| Weight | 7.3 kg |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 Electronic |
| Groupset | Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace Rim |
Summary
The Merida Reacto is a highly efficient aero road bike that combines speed with comfort, making it suitable for racing and longer rides. It features a responsive and aggressive design, with a stiff frame for excellent power delivery and aero seatpost for shock absorption. While it excels in aerodynamics and handling, some reviews note its firm ride over rough surfaces and edgy handling in crosswinds.
Efficient aero frameset
Responsive and aggressive aero race bike design
Comfortable for an aero bike
Superb groupset
All-weather capability of hydraulic disc brakes
Firm ride over rough surfaces
Edgy handling in crosswinds
High price for some models
Cable routing not the tidiest
The new third generation Merida Reacto looks to place Merida back at the top of the aero league table.
Cycling WeeklyReacto is exactly the right name for this aggressively responsive aero all-rounder
BikeRadarThe new Merida Reacto Disc Team-E is a fast and responsive aero bike that offers plenty of comfort alongside the all-weather capability of hydraulic disc brakes. This bike is an absolute peach.
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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
July 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
June 2018 · Mat Brett
Exceptional aero road bike that offers fast reactions, a stunning spec and plenty of comfort
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
| Frame | REACTO CF4 BB Standard: BB30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Superlite full carbon tapered fork with direct brake mounts |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 |
| Headset | FSA Reacto CF |
| Handlebar | Vision Metron 5D full carbon integrated bar and stem |
| Saddle | Prologo Zero II pas CPC |
| Seatpost | Reacto carbon superlite [Di2 ready] Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Dura Ace Di2 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Dura Ace Di2 |
| Crank | Shimano Dura Ace 52-36 teeth |
| Shifters | Shimano Dura Ace, 22 speed, Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-9100, 11 speed, 11-28 teeth |
| Chain | KMC X11SL DLC |
| Brakes | Shimano Dura Ace - direct mount Type: Shimano Dura-Ace Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Dura Ace |
| Rims | full carbon 55mm section clincher |
|---|---|
| Tires | Continental Grand Prix 4000S 25c folding |
First added 11 October
Last updated 11 October
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