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An aluminum frame aero bike with upper mid-range components and rim brakes.
| Weight | 9,4 kg |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | 105 |
| Brakes | Rim |
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Summary
The Merida Reacto is celebrated for its exceptional speed, razor-sharp handling, and surprising comfort, making it a standout in the aero bike category. It boasts a refined, integrated frame design that enhances aerodynamics and efficiency, supported by high-quality componentry. While it excels in performance and value, some reviews note minor issues with comfort and component reliability.
Translates every watt into forward momentum
Razor sharp handling
Impressive comfort for an aero bike
Completely integrated and much refined frame
Improved aero claims with the new Reacto
Seat clamp rubber cap keeps sliding up the seatpost
Rear light ran out pretty quickly
Front wheel depth can catch the wind
Doesn't come with tubeless tyres as standard
The rear light is far from reliable
The sheer unadulterated speed and responsiveness of the machine is intoxicating
Drop into a descent, attack the flats or turn into a headwind and the efficiencies of Merida’s tube shapes become clearly apparent.
The 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

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

juil. 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...

juil. 2020 · James Spender
Wider tyre clearance and integrated cables headlined Merida's new Reacto aero bike

juil. 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

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
| Frame | REACTO LITE, material: aluminium, 700C wheelsize, 100x9/ 130x9mm axle standard, BSA bottom bracket standard BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | MERIDA REACTO CF |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA Mega Exo BSA |
| Headset | MERIDA M2331 Neck |
| Handlebar | MERIDA EXPERT CW, material: aluminium |
| Saddle | MERIDA COMP SL, V-mount |
| Seatpost | MERIDA COMP CW, material: carbon, Aero shape, 15mm setback Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105, GS |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 |
| Crank | FSA Gossamer Mega, 52-36 teeth, 170 mm-XS/S, 172.5 mm-SM/ML, 175 mm-L/XL |
| Shifters | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-R7000, 11-30 teeth, 11 speed |
| Chain | KMC X11 |
| Brakes | MERIDA ROAD Pro Type: Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano 105 |
| Rims | MERIDA COMP CW, 17mm inner width, 30mm height |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Black stainless |
| Front Hub | Road seal bearing, 100x9mm width front hub, 24 spoke holes |
| Rear Hub | Road seal bearing, 130x9mm width rear hub, 28 spoke holes |
| Tires | Maxxis Dolomites, 700x25C, fold |
First added 6 septembre
Last updated 1 mai
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