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2020 Merida

REACTO DISC 9000-E

A carbon frame aero bike with ultra high-end components and sram red hydraulic disc brakes.

Weight7,3 kg  
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetRED AXS
BrakesSRAM RED Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
REACTO DISC 9000-E
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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)

69 km/h

REACTO DISC 9000-E

64 km/h

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

< 167cm

SM

163cm – 172cm

SM/MD

168cm – 177cm

MD/LG

173cm – 182cm

LG

178cm – 187cm

XL

183cm +

Rider Fit Notes
  • 176cm, size S, Just right
  • 196cm, size XL, Just right
  • 85cm, size S, Just right
  • 175cm, size SM, Fits small
Reviews

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.

Pros
  • 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

Cons
  • 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

Key Quotes
The sheer unadulterated speed and responsiveness of the machine is intoxicating
Cycling Weekly logoCycling Weekly
Drop into a descent, attack the flats or turn into a headwind and the efficiencies of Merida’s tube shapes become clearly apparent.
Cycling News logoCycling News
The Merida Reacto 6000 is a fast aero road bike with impressively confident handling characteristics. It’s great value, too.
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road.cc
Merida Reacto Disc 5000 2020

août 2020 · Stu Kerton

Not the lightest or most comfortable, but if speed is your main goal then the Reacto delivers

Highs
  • Powerful riders will love the stiffness levels

  • Integrated rear seatpost light is a neat touch

Lows
  • Not the lightest aero bike out there

  • Non-series crankset cheapens the look

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Bikerumor
2021 Merida Reacto aero road bike is faster, more comfortable & more versatile, ready for any race!

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...

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Cyclist
Merida Reacto 2021: The aero bike that Mark Cavendish will be riding this year

juil. 2020 · James Spender

Wider tyre clearance and integrated cables headlined Merida's new Reacto aero bike

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Gran Fondo Magazine
2021 MERIDA REACTO in review – An aerodynamic jack of all trades?

juil. 2020 · By

The brand new 2021 MERIDA REACTO in review. Aerodynamic optimisation, ample tire clearance and comfort!

Highs
  • Very composed

  • Good vibration damping

  • All-round abilities

  • Cable routing and level of integration

Lows
  • Front end susceptible to crosswinds

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Cycling News
Merida Reacto LTD review

mars 2020 · Graham Cottingham

One month into our longterm test and the Merida Reacto LTD road bike is already impressing us

Highs
  • Effortless straight-line speed

  • Scything high-speed cornering capabilities

  • Dampening when dealing with large impacts

Lows
  • Doesn't come with tubeless tyres as standard

  • The rear light is far from reliable

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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

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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

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

REACTO DISC CF4, material: carbon, 700C wheelsize, 100x12/ 142x12mm axle standard, BB386-PF30 bottom bracket standard

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

MERIDA REACTO CF4 disc

Bottom Bracket

SRAM Pressfit Dub

Headset

FSA REACTO CF neck

Handlebar

Vision Metron 6D, material: carbon

Saddle

Prologo NAGO C3

Seatpost

MERIDA TEAM CW, material: carbon, Aero shape, 15mm setback

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Red eTAP AXS, SS

Front Derailleur

SRAM Red eTAP AXS

Crank

SRAM Red eTap AXS, 50-37 teeth, 170 mm-XS/S, 172.5 mm-SM/ML, 175 mm-L/XL

Shifters

SRAM Red eTAP AXS HRD

Cassette

CS XG 1290 D1, 10-33 teeth, 12 speed

Chain

SRAM Red chain

Brakes

SRAM ED Red eTAP AXS, Hydraulic disc

TypeSRAM RED Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM ED Red eTAP AXS

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss ARC 1400 Dicut DB 48, 100x12mm width front hub, 142x12mm width rear hub, 18mm inner width, 48mm height, Centerlock

Tires

Continental Grand Prix 5000, 700x25C, fold

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