Bikes up to 60% offWe monitor over 40,000 bikes daily to find the best prices

Today’s Deals

2019 Merida

REACTO DISC TEAM-E

An aero bike with ultra high-end components and shimano dura-ace hydraulic disc brakes.

Weight7,5 kg  
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 11 Electronic
GroupsetDura-Ace Di2
BrakesShimano Dura-Ace Hydraulic Disc
Where to Buy
Similar Bikes
Top Comparison
Insights
Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
REACTO DISC TEAM-E
Other Aero bikes
Gearing

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)

66 km/h

REACTO DISC TEAM-E

64 km/h

Similar Bikes

Highest gear

(descending)

Reviews

Summary

The Merida Reacto is celebrated for its exceptional speed and aero efficiency, translating every watt into forward momentum with razor-sharp handling and impressive comfort for an aero bike. It offers a stiff, responsive ride with significant speed advantages over segments, though some models may suffer from a firm ride and minor component issues. The Reacto stands out for its thoughtful design, including a well-integrated frame and smart cable routing, making it a strong contender in the aero bike category.

Pros
  • Translates every watt into forward momentum

  • Razor sharp handling

  • Impressive comfort for an aero bike

  • Stiff, light, responsive and lightning fast

  • Well thought out componentry and design

Cons
  • Seat clamp rubber cap issues

  • Rear light reliability

  • Firm ride may not appeal to all

  • Average wheels and tyres on some models

Key Quotes
The sheer unadulterated speed and responsiveness of the machine is intoxicating
Cycling Weekly logoCycling Weekly
Drop into a descent, attack the flats or turn into a headwind and the efficiencies of Merida’s tube shapes become clearly apparent.
Cycling News logoCycling News
The Merida Reacto 6000 is a fast aero road bike with impressively confident handling characteristics. It’s great value, too.
BikeRadar logoBikeRadar

Feedback?

View all reviews

Cycling Weekly
Merida Reacto Team-E

Sept 2020 · James Bracey

Does the newly launched 4th edition improve on the existing aero focussed race bike?

Highs
  • Translates every watt into forward momentum

  • Razor sharp handling

  • Impressive comfort for an aero bike

Lows
  • Seat clamp rubber cap keeps sliding up the seatpost

Read Review

Cycling News
Merida Reacto LTD review

Mar 2020 · Graham Cottingham

One month into our longterm test and the Merida Reacto LTD road bike is already impressing us

Highs
  • Effortless straight-line speed

  • Scything high-speed cornering capabilities

  • Dampening when dealing with large impacts

Lows
  • Doesn't come with tubeless tyres as standard

  • The rear light is far from reliable

Read Review

BikeRadar
Merida Reacto Disc 6000 review

Jul 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

Highs
  • Punchy and reactive all-rounder with proper aggressive aero position potential

Lows
  • Edgy handling and firm ride can become a handful in some situations

Read Review

road.cc
Merida Reacto Disc Team-E

Jun 2018 · Mat Brett

Exceptional aero road bike that offers fast reactions, a stunning spec and plenty of comfort

Read Review

Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

REACTO DISC CF4

Fork

MERIDA REACTO CF4 disc

Headset

FSA REACTO CF neck, 2191025831

Handlebar

Vision Metron 6D

Saddle

Prologo Zero II pas CPC

Seatpost

MERIDA Team CW, Aero shape, 15mm setback, Carbon

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Dura Ace Di2, SS

Front Derailleur

Shimano Dura Ace Di2

Crank

Shimano Dura Ace, 52-36 teeth

Shifters

Shimano Dura Ace disc Di2

Cassette

Shimano CS-9100, 11-28 teeth, 11 speed

Chain

KMC X11SL DLC

Brakes

Shimano Dura Ace, Hydraulic disc

TypeShimano Dura-Ace Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano Dura Ace disc

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss PRC 1400 Spline DB 65, 18mm inner width, 65mm height, Centerlock

Spokes

attached

Front Hub

100x12mm width / 142x12mm width

Rear Hub

100x12mm width / 142x12mm width

Tires

Continental Grand Prix 4000S, 700x25, fold

Rider Notes
Riders Also Viewed

First added 11 October

Last updated 11 October

Not listed for 2,787 days