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REACTO FORCE-EDITION
A carbon frame aero bike with high-end components and sram force hydraulic disc brakes.
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£4,400($8,147)| Weight | 8.2 kg |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | Force, Force eTap |
| Brakes | SRAM Force Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The Merida Reacto is a highly regarded aero road bike that combines improved aerodynamics with increased comfort and versatility. It features a fully integrated cockpit, revised fork profiling, and an S-Flex seatpost for enhanced ride quality. While it excels in speed and handling, some reviews note its stiffness and the need for wheel upgrades to fully realize its potential.
Improved aerodynamics
Increased tyre clearance
More compliance
Fully integrated cabling
S-Flex seatpost for comfort
Can feel excessively rigid
Wheelset is a weak point
Front end susceptible to crosswinds
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 new Reacto makes the race choice easier, there’s no longer a need to pick comfort over aero performance on race day.
BikerumorThe Reacto is a genuinely excellent bike.
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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
Sep 2020 · James Bracey
Does the newly launched 4th edition improve on the existing aero focussed race bike?
Translates every watt into forward momentum
Razor sharp handling
Impressive comfort for an aero bike
Seat clamp rubber cap keeps sliding up the seatpost
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 · James Spender
Wider tyre clearance and integrated cables headlined Merida's new Reacto aero bike
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
Mar 2020 · Graham Cottingham
One month into our longterm test and the Merida Reacto LTD road bike is already impressing us
Effortless straight-line speed
Scything high-speed cornering capabilities
Dampening when dealing with large impacts
Doesn't come with tubeless tyres as standard
The rear light is far from reliable
| 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 |
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| Fork | REACTO CF5 IV DISC, material: carbon, 700x30C max. wheelsize |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM Pressfit Dub, Presfit 86.5 |
| 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, 380mm (XXS), 400mm (XS-S), 420mm (M), 440 (L-XL) |
| Saddle | MERIDA EXPERT CC |
| Seatpost | MERIDA TEAM CW, Aero shape, 15mm setback, Carbon Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Force eTap AXS, SS |
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| Front Derailleur | SRAM Force eTap AXS |
| Crank | SRAM Force eTap AXS, 48-35 teeth, 165 mm-XXS, 170 mm-XS/S, 172.5 mm-M, 175 mm-L/XL |
| Shifters | SRAM Force eTAP AXS HRD |
| Cassette | CS XG 1270 D1, 10-33 teeth, 12 speed |
| Chain | SRAM Force chain |
| Brakes | SRAM ED Force eTap AXS, Hydraulic disc Type: SRAM Force Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM ED Force eTap AXS |
| Rims | Reynolds AR 58 DB, 100x12mm width front hub, 142x12mm width rear hub, 19mm inner width, 58mm height, Centerlock, material: carbon, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves included) |
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| Spokes | Attached |
| Front Hub | MERIDA EXPERT SL, including removable lever, 6/4mm allen key |
| Rear Hub | MERIDA EXPERT SL, including removable lever, 6/4mm allen key |
| Tires | Front: Continental Grand Sport Race, 700x25C, fold, Rear: Continental Grand Sport Race, 700x25C, fold |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM DB ROTOR CLX R CNTRLOCK, 160mm |
| Lights | REACTO light seat post + Battery |
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First added July 31
Last updated April 4
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