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REACTO 5000
A carbon frame aero bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
2.450 £(2.826 €)| Weight | 8,6 kg |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra 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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Sept 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
Aug 2020 · Stu Kerton
Not the lightest or most comfortable, but if speed is your main goal then the Reacto delivers
Powerful riders will love the stiffness levels
Integrated rear seatpost light is a neat touch
Not the lightest aero bike out there
Non-series crankset cheapens the look
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
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
| 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 | SM-BB71-41B, Pressfit 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 | Shimano Ultegra, GS |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crank | Shimano RS510, 52-36 teeth, 165 mm-XXS, 170 mm-XS/S, 172.5 mm-M, 175 mm-L/XL |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra disc |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-R7000, 11-30 teeth, 11 speed |
| Chain | KMC X11 |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra, Hydraulic disc Type: Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rims | MERIDA EXPERT CW, 19mm inner width, 30mm height, material: aluminium, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included) |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Double Butted Black stainless |
| Front Hub | VP CLK170F / VP 270SB, 100x12mm width front hub, 28 spoke holes, Centerlock, 12-142mm width rear hub, 28 spoke holes, Centerlock |
| Rear Hub | VP CLK170F / VP 270SB, 100x12mm width front hub, 28 spoke holes, Centerlock, 12-142mm width rear hub, 28 spoke holes, Centerlock |
| Tires | Front: Continental Ultra Sport III, 700x25C, fold, Rear: Continental Ultra Sport III, 700x25C, fold |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT64, 160mm |
| Lights | REACTO light seat post + Battery |
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First added 31 July
Last updated 10 April
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