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

Today’s Deals

2018 Merida

REACTO DISC 9000-E

An aero bike with ultra high-end components and sram red hydraulic disc brakes.

Weight7,5 kg  
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 11 Electronic
GroupsetRED AXS
BrakesSRAM RED 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 9000-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 9000-E

64 km/h

Similar Bikes

Highest gear

(descending)

Reviews

Summary

The Merida Reacto is a highly efficient aero road bike that combines speed with comfort, making it suitable for racing and longer rides. It features a responsive and aggressive design, with a stiff frame for excellent power delivery and aero seatpost for shock absorption. While it excels in aerodynamics and handling, some reviews note its firm ride over rough surfaces and edgy handling in crosswinds.

Pros
  • Efficient aero frameset

  • Responsive and aggressive aero race bike design

  • Comfortable for an aero bike

  • Superb groupset

  • All-weather capability of hydraulic disc brakes

Cons
  • Firm ride over rough surfaces

  • Edgy handling in crosswinds

  • High price for some models

  • Cable routing not the tidiest

Key Quotes
The new third generation Merida Reacto looks to place Merida back at the top of the aero league table.
Cycling Weekly logoCycling Weekly
Reacto is exactly the right name for this aggressively responsive aero all-rounder
BikeRadar logoBikeRadar
The new Merida Reacto Disc Team-E is a fast and responsive aero bike that offers plenty of comfort alongside the all-weather capability of hydraulic disc brakes. This bike is an absolute peach.
road.cc logoroad.cc

Feedback?

View all reviews

Cycling Weekly
Merida Reacto Disc 6000

déc. 2018 · Paul Norman

We’ve ridden the latest version of Merida’s aero bike, complete with disc brakes

Highs
  • Efficient aero frameset

  • Superb groupset

  • Above average adjustability for an aero bike

Lows
  • Some buffeting in crosswinds

  • Quite high geared

  • Spacers under stem can move around

Read Review

BikeRadar
Merida Reacto Disc 6000 review

juil. 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

juin 2018 · Mat Brett

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

Read Review

Cyclist
Merida Reacto 5000 review

déc. 2015 · Marc Abbott

The Merida Reacto 5000 is an aero weapon with all the right ammunition: speed, efficiency and comfort.

Highs
  • Comfortable for an aero bike

Lows
  • Seat clamp is a fiddle

Read Review

Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

REACTO DISC CF4

Fork

Superlite full carbon tapered fork with 12mm through axle

Headset

FSA Reacto CF

Handlebar

Vision Metron 5D full carbon integrated bar and stem

Saddle

Prologo Zero II pas T2.0

Seatpost

Reacto carbon superlite [Di2 ready]

TypeRigid

Pedals

Not included

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Red eTap

Front Derailleur

SRAM Red eTap

Crank

SRAM Red 52-36 teeth

Shifters

SRAM Red eTap, 22 speed, electronic

Cassette

SRAM XG-1190, 11 speed, 11-28 teeth

Chain

KMC X11EL

Chain Guide

attached

Brakes

SRAM Red eTap hydraulic disc brakes, 160mm rotors

TypeSRAM RED Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Red eTap

Wheels
Rims

full carbon, 55mm profile, clincher, disc only

Tires

Continental Grand Prix 4000S 25c folding

Rider Notes
Riders Also Viewed

First added 11 octobre

Last updated 11 octobre

Not listed for 2,787 days