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 it’s 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 CNC’d aluminium Disc Cooler fins which reduce operating temperatures by up to 35%.

Features:

• Superlight CF5 pro level carbon frameset
• Shimano Dura Ace Di2 groupset with power meter
• Vision Metron 60 SL carbon wheelset
• Vision Metron iintegrated carbon cockpit
• Continental GP5000 S tyres
• Merida S-Flex seat post

Specifications::Reacto Team 2025

• Discipline: Road

• Frame: Carbon

• Front Travel: Rigid

• Fork: Carbon

• Wheel Size: 700c

• Warranty: Lifetime (frame)

FRAME – CF5 IV – carbon – Premium fibres for lightweight and performance, race geometry. Internal cable routing, 142 x12mm axle standard, flat mount rear brakes with Disc Cooler, 1 1/2″ to 1 1/4″ headtube. Max tyre size – 30cFORK – Reacto CF5 IV Disc; full carbon, tapered steerer. Max tyre size: 700 x 30c – Disc cooler technologyGEARS – 24SHIFTERS – Shimano Dura Ace Di2FRONT DERAILLEUR – Shimano Dura Ace Di2REAR DERAILLEUR–Shimano Dura Ace Di2BOTTOM BRACKET – SM-BB92-41B, Pressfit 86.5CHAIN – Shimano CN-M9100-12CHAINSET – Shimano Dura Ace; 52-36 tooth chainset; Power Meter; Crank length – 165mm (XXS), 170mm (XS), 172.5mm (S/M/L), 175mm (XL)CASSETTE – Shimano CS-R9200; 11-30 teeth; 12 speedBRAKE LEVER – Shimano Dura AceFRONT BRAKE – Shimano Dura Ace; Hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano CL900; 160mm rotorREAR BRAKE – Shimano Dura Ace; Hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano CL900; 160mm rotorGRIP – Prologo One-TouchHANDLEBAR–Vision Metron 5D ACR EVO; carbon; 380mm (XXS-XS-S); 400mm (M-L-XL)STEM – Vision Metron 5D ACR EVO; carbon – Length – 90mm (XXS-XS), 100mm (S), 110mm (M-L), 120mm (XL)HEADSET – FSA ACR 3MM THINNER NECKSADDLE– Scratch M5 with V-mount adapter; includes Merida minitoolSEATPOST – Merida Team CW; Aero shape; 15mm layback; CarbonWHEEL SIZE – 700cRIMS – Part of wheelset – Vision Metron 60 SL Clincher TL Disc; 18mm inner rim width; 48mm rim depth; carbon; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included)SPOKES – Part of wheelsetFRONT HUB – Part of wheelset – Vision Metron 60 SL Clincher TL Disc; 100 x 12mm; CenterlockREAR HUB – Part of wheelset – Vision Metron 60 SL Clincher TL Disc; 142 x 12mm; CenterlockFRONT TYRE – Continental Grand Prix 5000S TR; 700 x 28C; Kevlar bead; tubeless readyREAR TYRE – Continental Grand Prix 5000S TR; 700 x 28C; Kevlar bead; tubeless