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 and Merida carbon wheelset.
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 its 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 CNCd aluminium Disc Cooler fins which reduce operating temperatures by up to 35%.
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
| 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
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| 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,XS), 170mm (S), 172.5mm (M), 175mm (L,XL) |
| Cassette |
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 centrelock 160mm rotor |
| Rear Brake |
SRAM ED Rival eTAP AXS hydraulic disc brake caliper with SRAM DB Paceline centrelock 160mm rotor |
| Grip |
Merida Road Expert
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| 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) |
| Headset |
FSA ACR |
| Pedal |
Not Included |
| Saddle |
Merida Expert SL with V-mount; including Merida minitool |
| Seatpost |
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 Grand Prix 5000; 700 x 25C; Kevlar bead; folding |
| Rear Tyre |
Continental Grand Prix 5000; 700 x 25C; Kevlar bead; folding |
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