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REACTO 5000
An aero bike with high-end components and shimano 105 rim brakes.
| Weight | 8,6 kg |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 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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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
août 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
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
avr. 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 CF2 |
|---|---|
| Fork | MERIDA REACTO CF2 |
| Headset | MERIDA REACTO neck, 2191026779 |
| Handlebar | MERIDA Expert CW |
| Saddle | MERIDA Comp SL |
| Seatpost | MERIDA Expert CW, Aero shape, 15mm setback, Carbon Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra, GS |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crank | FSA Gossamer Pro, 52-36 teeth |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-R7000, 11-30 teeth, 11 speed |
| Chain | KMC X11 |
| Brakes | Shimano 105-direct Type: Shimano 105 Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rims | MERIDA Expert CW, 17mm inner width, 35mm height |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Double Butted 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 | Continental Grand Sport Race, 700x25C, fold |
First added 11 octobre
Last updated 11 octobre
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