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REACTO 9000-E
A carbon frame aero bike with ultra high-end components and sram red hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
£ 9.000(€ 10.380)| Weight | 7,4 kg |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | RED AXS |
| Power Meter | Red AXS |
| Brakes | SRAM RED Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The Merida Reacto is a highly regarded aero road bike that combines improved aerodynamics with increased comfort and versatility. It features a fully integrated cockpit, revised fork profiling, and an S-Flex seatpost for enhanced ride quality. While it excels in speed and handling, some reviews note its stiffness and the need for wheel upgrades to fully realize its potential.
Improved aerodynamics
Increased tyre clearance
More compliance
Fully integrated cabling
S-Flex seatpost for comfort
Can feel excessively rigid
Wheelset is a weak point
Front end susceptible to crosswinds
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.
BikerumorThe new Reacto makes the race choice easier, there’s no longer a need to pick comfort over aero performance on race day.
BikerumorThe Reacto is a genuinely excellent bike.
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jan 2022
Great aero bike on a budget – but change the wheels as soon as you can to get the most out of it
Very stiff
Quick performance
Sharp handling
Very good value
Disappointing wheels
Can feel excessively rigid at times
aug 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
sep 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
jul 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...
jul 2020 · James Spender
Wider tyre clearance and integrated cables headlined Merida's new Reacto aero bike
jul 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
mrt 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 | SRAM Pressfit Dub, Presfit 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, 400mm (XXS-XS-S), 420mm (M-L-XL), |
| Saddle | SCRATCH M5 |
| Seatpost | MERIDA TEAM CW, Aero shape, 15mm setback, Carbon Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Red eTAP AXS, SS |
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| Front Derailleur | SRAM Red eTAP AXS |
| Crank | SRAM Red eTap AXS, Power Meter, 50-37 teeth, 165 mm-XXS, 170 mm-XS/S, 172.5 mm-M, 175 mm-L/XL |
| Power Meter | SRAM Red eTap AXS, Power Meter, 50-37 teeth, 165 mm-XXS, 170 mm-XS/S, 172.5 mm-M, 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 Type: SRAM RED Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM ED Red eTAP AXS |
| Rims | DT Swiss ARC 1400 Dicut DB 50, 100x12mm width front hub, 142x12mm width rear hub, 18mm inner width, 48mm height, Centerlock, material: carbon, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves included) |
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| Spokes | attached |
| 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 5000, 700x25C, fold |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM DB ROTOR CLX R CNTRLOCK, 160mm |
| Lights | REACTO light seat post + Battery |
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First added 31 juli
Last updated 4 april
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