9/25/2023 0 Comments Merida reacto review![]() ![]() The Team E is not just lighter, it also feels a lot stiffer in both the frame and fork. However, with regard to the ride, these bikes are poles apart, and the difference really is staggering. RidingĪppearances can be deceptive, with the Merida Reacto Team E frame looking almost identical to the slightly more affordable £3,500 Reacto DA Ltd. We think this is very respectable for an aero bike, although it is slightly heavier than the Cervelo S5. The Fulcrum wheels certainly add quite a lot of weight, with the bike weighing an impressive 4.76kg without them. Consider that the UCI weight limit is 6.8kg. By substituting the saddle for one with carbon rails and switching the wheels to some lightweight DT-Swiss 38mm tubs, I dropped the complete bike weight, with Ultegra pedals to 7.00 Kg. Our size 54cm tips the Cycling Weekly scales at 7.54 kg without pedals. It appears to work, with the Reacto offering a commendably comfortable ride for such a stiff frame. Merida have found that inclusion of flax fibres in the carbon structure of the seat, chain stays and fork blades reduces high-frequency vibrations. The carbon layup also features natural flax fibres. The idea is that by allowing flex here, it does not compromise bottom bracket stiffness. The rubber insert is designed to compress and flex, taking the buzz out of the road. The added comfort is claimed to come from a number of technologies. The S5 has been critised in the past for having a harsh ride and this is a common flaw in aero road bikes. However they claim that the Reacto is a superior package owing to its much greater comfort and flex. Marginal gains! The FrameĪccording to Merida, the Reacto is marginally less aerodynamic than the Cervelo S5 at 45kph, 0.94% to be precise. ![]() For those amongst you who are not regular players of Countdown, that is 0.14 seconds per kilometre. Rotor claim that the Flow cranks can give a 26.4 second advantage when averaging 200W over 180km. The Rotor Flow cranks suggest that no stone has been left unturned in the hope for aero gains. However, there is the option to add Q-rings to the Rotor cranks if you want to. The chainset is a Rotor Flow with NoQ, meaning that the rings are round and not ovalised. Please note, that there are 3 different frame levels for the Reacto: CF3, CF4 and the lightest CF5.The compact rear triangle is striking and looks very stiff I would personally go for the cheapest version, that comes with a great Shimano 105 groupset. The pricelist of the new Merida Reacto is very competitive and I'm sure this bike will find many new owners in 2021. ![]() The seatpost still comes with the elastomer insert and this feature works! The only problem is, that it's not attached to the rails, but to the saddle itself, so when you replace the saddle, it means bye bye multitool. The other feature added to the new racer is the tire clearance - you can now ride an aero racing bike on 30c rubber! Great, because the aero frames tend to be more stiff and wider tires add a lot of comfort to our ride on any tarmac, even as bad as in my area.Īn integrated multitool pocket under the saddle is a great idea. By the way - have you also noticed, that the new Reacto lost the eyebrow, that was beautifuly shaped on the third generation, from the head tube, through the top tube? I don't like it and those, who have been following my YouTube channel know, that I will always miss the fully EXTERNAL cables. Merida's design doesn't interfere with turning the handlebars, which is better, than on most other brands, but just like on any FULLY integrated cables, I wish all the best to anyone, wanting to replace the housings. The cables are now fully integrated, which improves the aerodynamics by a small margin. It does look cool though The rear derailleur hanger is completely new and it is the most sexy looking hanger I've seen on the bike so far! The joint of the seat tube and seat stays has been lower now, creating even smaller and probably more aero rear triangle. ![]() In addition, the rear through axle lever is removable and becomes and allen key, which you can use not only for removing the wheels. These brakes + these fins = a lot of braking power at high speed. I like the forks dropouts, nicely integrated with the cooler. The new Reacto got even sleeker disc coolers, that now don't stand out. 2021 Merida Reacto6000 is the fourth generation of aero racing bikes, designed in Stuttgart Germany and made in Taiwan. ![]()
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