Merida Reacto 7000 Road Bike 2024

Description

Bang for buck option. CF3 frame shares the same features and race proven geometry as the CF5 but is slightly heavier. Equipped with a SRAM Rival AXS groupset Rival AXS Power Meter and Merida carbon wheelset.
Highlights:

Aero optimised carbon frameset
SRAM Rival AXS groupset
Merida carbon wheelset
SRAM Rival Power Meter
SRAM Rival hydraulic disc brakes with Disc Cooler Technology
Continental GP5000 25c tyres

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%.

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 Disc Cooler BB86 BB standard 142 x 12mm axle standard. Max 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

SRAM Rival eTAP AXS HRD

FRONT DERAILLEUR

SRAM Rival eTap AXS

REAR DERAILLEUR

SRAM Rival eTap AXS; SS

BOTTOM BRACKET

SRAM Pressfit Dub Presfit 86.5

CHAIN

SRAM Rival 12s

CHAINSET

SRAM Rival eTap AXS ; 48-35 tooth chainset; Power Meter. Crank length: 165mm (XXS) 170mm (XS) 172.5mm (SM) 175mm (LXL)

CASSETTE

SRAM CS XG 1250 D1; 10-36 teeth; 12 speed

BRAKE LEVER

SRAM ED Rival eTap AXS

FRONT BRAKE

SRAM ED Rival eTap AXS hydraulic disc brake caliper with SRAM DB Paceline 160mm rotor

REAR BRAKE

SRAM ED Rival eTap AXS hydraulic disc brake caliper with SRAM DB Paceline 160mm rotor

GRIP

Merida Road Expert

HANDLEBAR

Merida Expert CW; aluminium; Width 380mm (XXS) 400mm (XS) 420mm (SML) 440mm (XL)

STEM

FSA SMR ACR; aluminium; -6 degree rise. Length 90mm (XXSXS) 100mm (S) 110mm (M) 120mm (LXL)

HEAD SET

FSA ACR

PEDAL

Not included

SADDLE

Merida Expert SL with V-mount; including Merida minitool

SEAT POST

Merida Team CW; Aero shape; 15mm lay back; Carbon with integrated rear light

WHEEL SIZE

700c

RIMS

Part of wheelset – Merida Team SL45; 19mm inner rim width; 45mm rim depth; carbon

SPOKES

Part of wheelset

FRONT HUB

Part of wheelset – Merida Team SL45; 100x12mm; Centerlock with Merida Expert SL axle

REAR HUB

Part of wheelset – Merida Team SL45; 142x12mm; Centerlock with Merida Expert SL axle including removable 6/4mm allen key

FRONT TYRE

Continental Grand Prix 5000S TR; 700 x 28C; Kevlar bead folding; tubeless ready

REAR TYRE

Continental Grand Prix 5000S TR; 700 x 28C; Kevlar bead folding; tubeless ready

COLOUR

Red/Black