Merida Reacto 9000 Carbon Road Bike 2023

Description

Shimano Ultegra Di2 equipped super lightweight carbon aero bike complete with Reynolds Aero 65 carbon wheels and Vision Metron integrated carbon cockpit.
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%.
Highlights:

Superlight pro level carbon frameset
Shimano Ultegra Di2 groupset
Reynolds Aero carbon wheelset with Continental GP5000 25c tyres
Vision Metron integrated carbon cockpit
Merida S-Flex seat post
Disc Cooler technology

Frame

CF5 IV – The highest quality fibres for minimum weight aggressive Pro-Tour geometry and extensive aerodynamic profiling. BB86 BB standard 142 x 12mm axle standard. Maximum tyre clearance 700 x 30c

Fork

Reacto CF5 IV Disc; full carbon tapered steerer. Max tyre size: 700 x 30c. Disc cooler technology

Gears
24

Shifters

Shimano Ultegra disc Di2

Front Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra Di2

Rear Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra Di2

Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB72-41B Pressfit 86.5

Chain
Shimano CN-M8100-12

Chainset
Shimano Ultegra; 52-36 tooth chainset. Crank length: 170mm (XXSXSS) 172.5mm (M) 175mm (LXL)

Cassette
Shimano CS-R8100; 11-30 teeth; 12 speed

Brake Lever
Shimano Ultegra

Front Brake
Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano MT800 160mm rotor

Rear Brake
Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano MT800 160mm rotor

Grip

Merida Road Expert

Handlebar
Vision Metron 5D ACR integrated; carbon; Width: 400mm (XXS-XS-S) 420mm (M-L-XL) 

Stem
Vision Metron 5D ACR integrated; carbon. Stem length: 100mm (XXS/XS/S) 110mm (M) 120mm (L/XL)

Headset 
FSA ACR

Pedal
Not Included

Saddle
Prologo Scratch M5

Seatpost
Merida Team CW; Aero shape; 15mm lay back; Carbon with intergrated rear light and battery

Wheel Size
700C

Rims
Part of wheelset – Reynolds AERO 65 DB 21mm inner rim width; 65mm depth; carbon; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves included)

Spokes
Part of wheelset

Front Hub
Part of wheelset – Reynolds AERO 65 DB 100x12mm; Center lock; With Merida Expert SL axle

Rear Hub
Part of wheelset – Reynolds AERO 65 DB 142x12mm; Center lock; With Merida Expert SL axle; including removable lever; 6/4mm allen key

Front Tyre
Continental Grand Prix 5000; 700 x 25C; Kevlar bead; folding

Rear Tyre
Continental Grand Prix 5000; 700 x 25C; Kevlar bead; folding

Extras
Carbon bottle cage