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Aero optimised carbon frameset, Merida Carbon wheelset, Shimano 105 groupset, Shimano 105 hydraulic Brakes
Aero optimised carbon frameset, Merida Carbon wheelset, Shimano 105 groupset, Shimano 105 hydraulic Brakes
Merida

Merida Reacto Limited Aero Road Bike in Black

£2,900.00
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Merida Reacto Limited Aero Road Bike in Black

Season:2023

Brand:Merida

Code:P-N321

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%.
Technical Information
SPECIFICATION
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
22
SHIFTERS
Shimano 105 disc
FRONT DERAILLEUR
Shimano 105
REAR DERAILLEUR
Shimano 105; GS
BOTTOM BRACKET
Shimano BB71-41B, Pressfit 86.5
CHAIN
KMC X11
CHAINSET
Shimano 105; 52-36 tooth chainset. Crank length: 165mm (XXS,XS), 170mm (S), 172.5mm (M), 175mm (L,XL)
CASSETTE
Shimano CS-R7000; 11-30 teeth; 11 speed
BRAKE LEVER
Shimano 105
FRONT BRAKE
Shimano 105; hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT54; 160mm rotor
REAR BRAKE
Shimano 105; hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano RT54; 160mm rotor
GRIP
Merida Road Expert
HANDLEBAR
Merida Expert CW, aluminium; Width: 380mm (XXS); 400mm (XS-S); 420mm (M), 440mm (L-XL)
STEM
FSA SMR ACR; aluminium; -6 degree rise. Stem length: 90mm (XXS/XS), 100mm (S), 110mm (M), 120mm (L/XL)
HEAD SET
FSA ACR
PEDAL
Not included
SADDLE
Merida Expert SL; V-mount; including Merida minitool
SEAT POST
Merida Team CW; Aero shape; 15mm lay back; Carbon with intergrated rear light and battery
WHEEL SIZE
700c
RIMS
Part of wheelset - Merida Team SL45; 19mm inner rim width; 45mm depth; carbon
SPOKES
part of wheelset
FRONT HUB
Part of wheelset - Merida Team SL45; 100x12mm; Center lock; With Merida Expert SL axle
REAR HUB
Part of wheelset - Merida Team SL45; 142x12mm; Center lock; With Merida Expert SL axle; including removable lever; 6/4mm allen key
FRONT TYRE
Continental Ultra Sport III; 700 x 25C; Kevlar bead; folding
REAR TYRE
Continental Ultra Sport III; 700 x 25C; Kevlar bead; folding
COLOUR
Black
SEASON
2023
Sizing Information
SizeRider Height
4XS< 152 cm
3XS148 - 157
XXS153 - 162
XS158 - 167
S163 - 172
S/M168 - 177
M/L173 - 182
L178 - 187
XL> 183 cm
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