Entry level carbon aero bike with race proven ProTour geometry equipped with Shimano 105 Di2 drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes.
The Merida Reacto has always been a class leading aero bike combining state of the art aerodynamics with rider comfort. The 4th generation model is more slippery and beautiful than ever incorporating wider tyres much neater cockpit cable integration and a series of incremental improvements to boost performance.
In the world of Pro-Tour racing no area can be ignored. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) calculations were used to model performance in a virtual wind tunnel guiding the changes which offered the most aerodynamic benefit: Prototypes were wind tunnel tested following the German TOUR magazine standard including the ‘moving leg dummy’ test.
The Reacto CF5 needs just 209 watts effort for 45 km/h speed 1 watt faster than its predecessor so its in the leading group of aero road bikes ever tested by TOUR magazine. Small details such as integrating the front disc cooler behind the fork and the rear disc caliper in the rear triangle and creating new bolt through axles with the thread integrated into the fork dropout minimise drag and improve aerodynamic performance.
A myriad of small improvements over-compensate for the aerodynamic compromises made to give the Reacto bigger tyres resulting in the perfect package of comfort aerodynamic lightweight and style. A long string of test wins perfect scores and awards confirm the successful evolution of the race-proven DNA of the previous model with the latest trends and technologies.
Cycling Weekly described it as without doubt one of the most complete bikes available on the market Cyclingnews an utterly brilliant and faultless machine and Cycling Plus were hugely impressed. All Reacto come with powerful hydraulic disc brakes. Calipers are mounted on the chainstay for better dissipation of braking forces using the flat mount standard for a neat flush fit. Calipers sit on top of CNCd aluminium Disc Cooler fins which reduce operating temperatures by up to 35%.
Highlights:
- Aero optimised carbon frameset
- Shimano 105 Di2 24 speed groupset
- Shimano 105 hydraulic discs
- Continental Grand Sport Race 25c tyres
- Merida S-Flex seat post
- Disc Cooler technology
| Frame |
CF3 IV - carbon with the same geometry and aeroydanmic profiling as the CF5 IV with a more budget friendly carbon lay up. Tapered headtube, BB86 BB standard, 142 x 12mm axle standard. Maximum tyre clearance 700 x 30c
|
| Fork |
Reacto CF3 IV Disc; full carbon, tapered steerer. Max. tyre size: 700 x 30c. Disc cooler technology
|
| Gears |
24 |
| Shifters |
Shimano 105 disc Di2
|
| Front Derailleur |
Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Rear Derailleur |
Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Bottom Bracket |
SM-BB72-41B, Pressfit 86.5 |
| Chain |
Shimano CN-M6100-12s |
| Chainset |
Shimano 105; FCR7100, 50-34 tooth chainset. Crank length: 165mm (XXS), 170mm (XS), 172.5mm (S/M), 175mm (L,XL) |
| Cassette |
Shimano CS-R7100; 11-34 teeth; 12 speed |
| Brake Lever |
Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Front Brake |
Shimano 105; hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT64; 160mm rotor |
| Rear Brake |
Shimano 105; hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT64; 160mm rotor |
| Grip |
Merida Road Expert
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| Handlebar |
Merida Expert CW; aluminium; Width: 380mm (XXS), 400mm (XS), 420mm (S-M-L), 440mm (XL) |
| Stem |
FSA SMR ACR; aluminium; -6 degree rise. Stem length: 90mm (XXS/XS), 100mm (S), 110mm (M), 120mm (L/XL) |
| Headset |
FSA ACR |
| Pedal |
Not Included |
| Saddle |
Merida Expert SL; V-mount; including Merida minitool |
| Seatpost |
Merida Team CW; Aero shape; 15mm lay back; Carbon with intergrated rear light and battery |
| Wheel Size |
700C |
| Rims |
Merida Expert CW; 19mm inner rim width; 30mm depth; aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included) |
| Spokes |
Double Butted Black stainless |
| Front Hub |
VP CLK170F; 100x12mm; 28 spokes, Center lock. With Merida Expert SL axle |
| Rear Hub |
VP 270SB; 12-142mm; 28 spokes; Center lock; including removable lever with 4/6mm Allen key |
| Front Tyre |
Continental Grand Sport Race; 700 x 25c; Kevlar bead, folding; |
| Rear Tyre |
Continental Grand Sport Race; 700 x 25c; Kevlar bead, folding; |
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