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REACTO RIVAL-EDITION
A carbon frame aero bike with upper mid-range components and sram rival hydraulic disc brakes.
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| Weight | 8,8 kg |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | Rival AXS |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The Merida Reacto is a highly praised aero road bike, celebrated for its improved aerodynamics, comfort, and versatility. It offers a superbike-like ride with a clean cockpit and ultra-modern design, making it a strong contender in its category. While it excels in performance and design, some reviews note the need for better wheels and tyres to fully unleash its potential.
Improved aerodynamics
More compliance
Superbike-like ride
Ultra-modern design
Clean cockpit
Better wheels and tyres would really let it shine
Relatively heavy
Basic wheels
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 Reacto 4000 does a more than passable imitation of a superbike.
BikeRadarAn aerodynamic jack of all trades!
Gran Fondo MagazineFeedback?
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ago 2025
Five years on, the Reacto is still a fast and planted aero road bike that is able to compete with the best in the category
Good specification
Sharp handling
Stiff bottom bracket
Stealthy appearance
Balanced geometry for an aero bike
No power meter
30mm tyre clearance is dated
New model imminent
ene 2022 · Matthew Loveridge
Merida's most affordable aero bike retains the pro machine's best qualities
Exciting
Racy ride
Comfortable
Super-clean design
Basic wheels
Non-tubeless tyres
ago 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
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 · 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
| Frame | REACTO CF3 IV, material: carbon, 700x30C max. wheelsize, 100x12/ 142x12 mm axle standard, BB86,5 bottom bracket standard BB Standard: BB86/BB92, 86.5mm, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 30c |
|---|---|
| Fork | REACTO CF3 IV disc, material: carbon, 700x30C max. wheelsize |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM Pressfit DUB, Presfit 86.5 mm |
| Headset | FSA ACR |
| Handlebar | MERIDA EXPERT CW, material: aluminium, 380 mm (XXS), 400 mm (XS), 420 mm (S/M/L), 440 (XL) |
| Saddle | MERIDA EXPERT SL, V-mount, incl. MERIDA minitool |
| Seatpost | MERIDA TEAM CW, Aero shape, 15 mm setback, material: Carbon Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Rival eTap AXS, SS |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM Rival eTap AXS |
| Crank | SRAM Rival eTap AXS, 48-35 teeth, 165 mm-XXS, 170 mm-XS, 172.5 mm-S/M, 175 mm-L/XL |
| Shifters | SRAM Rival eTAP AXS HRD |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1250, 10-36 teeth, 12 speed |
| Chain | SRAM Rival |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival eTap AXS, Hydraulic disc Type: SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM ED Rival eTap AXS |
| Rims | DT Swiss P 1800 SPLINE DB 32, 100x12 mm width front hub, 142x12 mm width rear hub, 19 mm inner width, 45 mm height, Centerlock, material: aluminium |
|---|---|
| Tires | Continental Grand Prix 5000S TR, 700x25C, fold, tubeless ready |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Paceline, 160 mm |
First added 14 de octubre
Last updated 12 de agosto
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