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A carbon frame aero bike with upper mid-range components and sram rival hydraulic disc brakes.
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£4,350| Weight | 8.6 kg |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | Rival AXS |
| Power Meter | Rival AXS |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc |
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
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163cm – 174cm
171cm – 182cm
179cm – 189cm
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Summary
The Merida Reacto is a highly praised aero road bike, celebrated for its improved aerodynamics, comfort, and versatility. It offers a superbike-like ride with a clean cockpit and ultra-modern design, making it a strong contender in its category. While it excels in performance and design, some reviews note the need for better wheels and tyres to fully unleash its potential.
Improved aerodynamics
More compliance
Superbike-like ride
Ultra-modern design
Clean cockpit
Better wheels and tyres would really let it shine
Relatively heavy
Basic wheels
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 does a more than passable imitation of a superbike.
An aerodynamic jack of all trades!
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Aug 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

Jan 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

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

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...

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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
| Frame | REACTO CF3 IV, material: carbon, 700x30C max. wheelsize, 100x12/ 142x12 mm axle standard, BB86,5 bottom bracket standard BB Standard: BB86/BB92, 86.5mm, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 30c |
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| Fork | REACTO CF3 IV disc, material: carbon, 700x30C max. wheelsize |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM Pressfit DUB, Presfit 86.5 mm |
| Headset | FSA ACR |
| Stem | FSA SMR ACR, material: aluminium, -6° stem angle, 90 mm-XXS/XS, 100 mm-S, 110 mm-M, 120 mm-L/XL |
| Handlebar | MERIDA EXPERT CW, material: aluminium, 380 mm (XXS), 400 mm (XS), 420 mm (S/M/L), 440 (XL) |
| Saddle | MERIDA EXPERT SL, V-mount, incl. MERIDA minitool |
| Seatpost | MERIDA TEAM CW, Aero shape, 15 mm setback, material: Carbon Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Rival eTap AXS, SS |
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| Front Derailleur | SRAM Rival eTap AXS |
| Crank | SRAM Rival eTap AXS, 48-35 teeth, Power Meter, 165 mm-XXS, 170 mm-XS, 172.5 mm-S/M, 175 mm-L/XL |
| Power Meter | SRAM Rival eTap AXS, 48-35 teeth, Power Meter, 165 mm-XXS, 170 mm-XS, 172.5 mm-S/M, 175 mm-L/XL |
| Shifters | SRAM Rival eTAP AXS HRD |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1250, 10-36 teeth, 12 speed |
| Chain | SRAM Rival |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival eTap AXS, Hydraulic disc Type: SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM ED Rival eTap AXS |
| Rims | MERIDA TEAM SL45, 100x12 mm width front hub, 142x12 mm width rear hub, 19 mm inner width, 45 mm height, Centerlock, material: carbon |
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| Front Hub | MERIDA EXPERT SL, including removable lever, 6/4 mm allen key |
| Rear Hub | MERIDA EXPERT SL, including removable lever, 6/4 mm allen key |
| Tires | Front: Continental Grand Prix 5000S TR, 700x25C, fold, tubeless ready, Rear: Continental Grand Prix 5000S TR, 700x25C, fold, tubeless ready |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Paceline, 160 mm |
| Lights | REACTO light seat post USB |
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First added 14 October
Last updated 19 October
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