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2019 Merida

REACTO 500

An aero bike with high-end components and shimano 105 rim brakes.

Weight9,2 kg  
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetUltegra
BrakesShimano 105 Rim
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
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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)

66 km/h

REACTO 500

64 km/h

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Reviews

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.

Pros
  • 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

Cons
  • Seat clamp rubber cap issues

  • Rear light reliability

  • Firm ride may not appeal to all

  • Average wheels and tyres on some models

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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BikeRadar
Merida Reacto 6000 review

dec 2020 · Simon Bromley

An excellent frameset with good quality finishing kit at an attractive price, but the wheels are a touch underwhelming

Highs
  • Great value

  • Stiff and fast aero frameset

  • Smooth ride quality

  • Great handling

  • Neat cable routing

  • Easy cockpit adjustment

  • Clearance for 30mm tyres

Lows
  • Heavy wheelset and average tyres blunt the bike’s edge

  • Weight weenies will need to look elsewhere

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Cycling Weekly
Merida Reacto Team-E

sep 2020 · James Bracey

Does the newly launched 4th edition improve on the existing aero focussed race bike?

Highs
  • Translates every watt into forward momentum

  • Razor sharp handling

  • Impressive comfort for an aero bike

Lows
  • Seat clamp rubber cap keeps sliding up the seatpost

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Cycling News
Merida Reacto LTD review

mrt 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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road.cc
Merida Reacto Disc 4000

jun 2019 · Stu Kerton

A fast machine with sorted geometry, but its firm ride won't appeal to all

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Geometry
Specs
Build
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

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra, GS

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra DF

Crank

FSA Gossamer Pro Mega, 52-36 teeth

Shifters

Shimano Ultegra

Cassette

Shimano CS-R7000, 11-30 teeth, 11 speed

Chain

KMC X11

Brakes

Shimano 105 BR-R7000 / Shimano 105-direct

TypeShimano 105 Rim

Brake Levers

Shimano Ultegra

Wheels
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

Maxxis Dolomites, 700x25C, fold

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