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A carbon frame aero bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra hydraulic disc brakes.
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6 500 £GB(7 497 €)| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | Ultegra, Ultegra Di2 |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
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The Merida Reacto is a highly regarded aero road bike that combines improved aerodynamics with comfort and versatility, making it suitable for race day and beyond. It features a clean, integrated cockpit, revised fork profiling, and a more comfortable ride thanks to updated carbon layup and an S-Flex seatpost. Reviews highlight its speed, efficient handling, and the ability to fit wider tires for added comfort.
Improved aerodynamics
More comfortable with revised carbon layup and S-Flex seatpost
Bigger tire clearance for added comfort and control
Clean, integrated cockpit solution
Wind tunnel-proven drag reduction
CF5 frames only include internal routing for electronic shifting
New wider fork is heavier
Front end susceptible to crosswinds
Not the most light-footed on very steep climbs
Merida’s Reacto aero road bike enters its fourth generation with an all-new carbon frame that through subtle updates is more versatile than ever while still improving on aerodynamics.
The Reacto 4000 offers a superbike-adjacent experience on a rather more real-world budget.
An aerodynamic jack of all trades!
Real-world aero benefits, a great ride quality and a respectable price
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août 2023 · Stu Kerton
Real-world aero benefits, a great ride quality and a respectable price
Effective 'aeroness' in the real world
Efficient gear ratios
Impressive tyres fitted as standard
Not the lightest build for the money

janv. 2022 · Matthew Loveridge
Merida's most affordable aero bike retains the pro machine's best qualities
Exciting
Racy ride
Comfortable
Super-clean design
Basic wheels
Non-tubeless tyres

août 2021 · Matthew Loveridge
The Reacto is a star performer on the road and it’s good enough to justify big upgrades down the line
Superbike-like ride
Ultra-modern design
Clean cockpit
Better wheels and tyres would really let it shine
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

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 · 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 CF5 IV, material: carbon, 700x30C max. wheelsize, 100x12/ 142x12mm axle standard, BB86,5 bottom bracket standard BB Standard: BB86/BB92, 86.5mm, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 30c |
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| Fork | REACTO CF5 IV Disc, material: carbon, 700x30C max. wheelsize |
| Bottom Bracket | Sm-Bb72-41b, Pressfit 86.5 |
| Headset | FSA ACR |
| Stem | Vision Metron 5D ACR Integrated, material: carbon, 100 mm-XXS/XS/S, 110 mm-M, 120 mm-L/XL |
| Handlebar | Vision Metron 5D ACR Integrated, material: carbon, incl. Garmin mount (E0698+E0699), 400mm (XXS-XS-S), 420mm (M-L-XL) |
| Saddle | Prologo Scratch M5 |
| Seatpost | MERIDA TEAM CW, Aero shape, 15mm setback, Carbon Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra, 52-36 teeth, 165 mm-XXS/XS, 170 mm-S, 172.5 mm-M, 175 mm-L/XL |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra Disc Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano Cs-R8100, 11-30 teeth, 12 speed |
| Chain | Shimano Cn-M8100-12 |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra, Hydraulic Disc Type: Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rims | Reynolds AERO 65 DB, 100x12mm width front hub, 142x12mm width rear hub, 21mm inner width, 65mm height, Centerlock, material: carbon, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves included) |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | MERIDA EXPERT SL, including removable lever, 6/4mm allen key |
| Rear Hub | MERIDA EXPERT SL, including removable lever, 6/4mm allen key |
| Tires | Front: Continental Grand Prix 5000, 700x25C, fold, Rear: Continental Grand Prix 5000S, 700x25C, fold |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano Mt800, 160mm |
| Lights | REACTO light seat post + Battery |
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