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REACTO 5000
An aero bike with high-end components and shimano 105 rim brakes.
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| Weight | 8.5 kg |
|---|---|
| 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. While it excels in stiffness and handling, some models suffer from heavy wheels and braking issues. Its design and performance draw comparisons to top-tier aero bikes, though it stands out for its value and ride quality.
Supremely stiff frame
Noticeably fast
Comfortable for an aero bike
Good vibration isolation
Stable within crosswinds
Wheels too heavy
Generic brakes are borderline dangerous
Seat clamp is a fiddle
Expensive
23mm tyres
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 only thing stopping this ride from gaining a more impressive score is… the very fact it doesn’t stop
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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
Apr 2018 · Robin Wilmott
The Reacto 5000 proves that aero doesn’t have to mean bone-shaking, and seriously expands its real-world usability because of it. Buy if you want to reap some aerodynamic benefit on every ride for free
Great ride quality and handling, surprising comfort, Ultegra parts
Some lower spec parts to allow for the fine frameset
Feb 2016 · Mat Brett
A fast and agile aero road bike with features that really do add comfort to the ride
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
Jul 2014 · Caley Fretz
Only three Merida Reacto KOM frames exist, and Costa is riding one of them at the Tour de France
| Frame | REACTO CF3 BB Standard: 386EVO, 86mm, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Reacto Carbon pro-direct |
| Bottom Bracket | 386EVO, 86mm, press-fit |
| Headset | B47-4856 bearing neck pro |
| Handlebar | MERIDA Expert Compact road OS |
| Saddle | MERIDA Race |
| Seatpost | Reacto carbon Race [Di2 ready] Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra SS |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra D |
| Crank | FSA Gossamer Pro 52-36 [386] |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-5800-11 11-28 |
| Chain | KMC X11 |
| Brakes | Shimano 105-direct Type: Shimano 105 Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rims | MERIDA Expert 35 CW pair |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Double Butted Black stainless |
| Front Hub | Road seal Bearing |
| Rear Hub | Road seal Bearing |
| Tires | Continental Grand Sport Race 25 fold |
First added October 11
Last updated October 11
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