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Today’s Deals2019 Merida
REACTO 400
An aero bike with upper mid-range components and rim brakes.
| Weight | 9,3 kg |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | 105 |
| Brakes | Rim |
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.
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
Seat clamp rubber cap issues
Rear light reliability
Firm ride may not appeal to all
Average wheels and tyres on some models
The sheer unadulterated speed and responsiveness of the machine is intoxicating
Cycling WeeklyDrop into a descent, attack the flats or turn into a headwind and the efficiencies of Merida’s tube shapes become clearly apparent.
Cycling NewsThe Merida Reacto 6000 is a fast aero road bike with impressively confident handling characteristics. It’s great value, too.
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déc. 2020 · Simon Bromley
An excellent frameset with good quality finishing kit at an attractive price, but the wheels are a touch underwhelming
Great value
Stiff and fast aero frameset
Smooth ride quality
Great handling
Neat cable routing
Easy cockpit adjustment
Clearance for 30mm tyres
Heavy wheelset and average tyres blunt the bike’s edge
Weight weenies will need to look elsewhere
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
mars 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
juin 2019 · Stu Kerton
A fast machine with sorted geometry, but its firm ride won't appeal to all
| Frame | REACTO LITE |
|---|---|
| Fork | MERIDA REACTO CF |
| Headset | MERIDA M2331 Neck, 2191026445 |
| Handlebar | MERIDA Expert CW |
| Saddle | MERIDA Comp SL |
| Seatpost | MERIDA Comp CW, Aero shape, 15mm setback, Carbon Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105, GS |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 |
| Crank | FSA Gossamer Mega, 52-36 teeth |
| Shifters | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-R7000, 11-30 teeth, 11 speed |
| Chain | KMC X11 |
| Brakes | MERIDA ROAD Pro / MERIDA REACTO direct Type: Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano 105 R7000 |
| Rims | MERIDA Comp CW, 17mm inner width, 30mm height |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Black stainless |
| Front Hub | VP M700F, 100x9mm width, 24 spoke holes / VP M700R, 130x9mm width, 28 spoke holes |
| Rear Hub | VP M700F, 100x9mm width, 24 spoke holes / VP M700R, 130x9mm width, 28 spoke holes |
| Tires | Maxxis Dolomites, 700x25C, fold |
First added 11 octobre
Last updated 11 octobre
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