Bianchi Oltre Pro vs Merida Reacto Force AXS

Bianchi

Oltre Pro

Merida

Reacto Force AXS

Top of the rangeAeroCarbon700c2025

Top of the rangeAeroCarbon700c2024

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 15 differences, line by line.

BianchiBianchi Oltre Pro

MeridaMerida Reacto Force AXS

At a glance

Differences only

Bianchi Oltre Pro has the higher-range groupset: Shimano Ultegra Di2, against SRAM Force, Force eTap.
Bianchi Oltre Pro is the newer model (2025).

Key specs5 differences

Model year 2025 2024

Frame Carbon

As printed

Bianchi Oltre PRO full carbon, with Bianchi CV system, Aero shape

Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Wheelset 700c · Velomann Plutonium ^{°Value not published by the brand} 700c · Reynolds BL60 Pro ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Drivetrain 2×12 2×12

Groupset Shimano Ultegra Di2 Higher range

As printed

Shimano Ultegra Di2, shifter lever ST-R8170, caliper BR-R8170

SRAM Force, Force eTap ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Brake model Shimano BR-R8170 Hydraulic disc brake ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM Force AXS ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost Oltre Full Carbon Aero special dimension seatpost, 20mm offset, length: 280mm-47cm, 300mm-50~55cm, 350mm-57~59cm MERIDA TEAM CW, Aero shape, 15 mm setback

List price– £7,000

Weight– 8 kg ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Prices

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Bianchi Oltre Pro

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Character

The bike at a glance: the ground it is made for, how it handles, its gears and its equipment, beside the other bikes of its kind.

Oltre Pro · Road bike neutral handling, very high equipment.
Reacto Force AXS · Road bike made for very smooth ground, very nimble, average gearing, very high equipment.

Handling

NimbleStable

Gearing

Speed in the lowest and the highest gear at 90 rpm: lower on the left climbs easier, higher on the right goes faster.

Merida Reacto Force AXS12 km/h - 57 km/h

Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)

Bianchi Oltre ProMerida Reacto Force AXSother aero road bikes

Components and specs

Every spec line by line; the higher range of a component is marked. The technical groups are folded.

Ride type

Ride type Aero

As printed

Road > Aero > Oltre

Aero ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Frame and fork1 difference

Fork Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand} Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Max tyre clearance– 30 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Axles Thru-axles ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Oltre PRO carbon w/Bianchi CV System aero shape, electronic drivetrain only, headset 1.1/4-1.1/4,BB-PressFit 86,5x41mm, integrated seat clamp, for flat mount ca

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Bottom bracket Shimano, SM-BB72-41B, press fit for road, bearing, inner cover ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM Force, SRAM DUB PF ROAD ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Cable routing Internal ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

internal cable routing for disc brakes

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Drivetrain6 differences

Groupset brand Shimano

As printed

Shimano Ultegra Di2

SRAM ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shifting Electronic, wired

As printed

Shimano Ultegra Di2, shifter lever ST-R8170, caliper BR-R8170

Electronic, wireless ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

SRAM Force AXS SRAM FORCE AXS

Chainrings 2 ^{°Value not published by the brand} 2 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Gears at the back 12 12 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Chainring teeth Shimano, Ultegra 12sp, FC-R8100, 4iiii precision 3+ power meter, for rear 12- speed, 52x36T, Crank Length: 170mm-47/53cm, 172.5mm-55/59cm ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM Force AXS, 50-37 teeth, Power Meter ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Cassette Shimano Ultegra, CS-R8100, 11-12-13-14-15-16-17-19- 21-24-27-30T ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM CS XG 1270 D1, 10-36 teeth, 12 speed ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rear derailleur Shimano Ultegra Di2 12sp, RD-R8150 ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM Force AXS ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shifters Shimano Ultegra Di2 hydraulic disc brake for road, ST-R8170, BR-R8170, for 160mm rotor ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM FORCE AXS ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Power meter fitted yes ^{°Value not published by the brand} yes ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Brakes

Brakes Hydraulic disc ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Shimano Ultegra Disque hydraulique

Hydraulic disc ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

SRAM Force AXS, Hydraulic disc

Wheels and tyres1 difference

Wheel size 700c / 29" ^{°Value not published by the brand} 700c / 29" ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rims Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand} Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Tubeless ready– yes ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Tyres Pirelli P ZERO Race SL TLR, 28-622, 120 tpi ^{°Value not published by the brand} Continental Grand Prix 5000S TR, 700x25C, fold, tubeless ready ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Tyre width fitted– 25 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Cockpit and seatpost3 differences

Handlebar Included in the stem ^{°Value not published by the brand} TEAM SL 1P INTEGRATED ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Stem Integrated handlebar Integrated Aero bar, material carbon, drop 125mm, reach 80mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} TEAM ONE-PIECE INTEGRATED ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost model Oltre Full Carbon Aero special dimension seatpost, 20mm offset, length: 280mm-47cm, 300mm-50~55cm, 350mm-57~59cm ^{°Value not published by the brand} MERIDA TEAM CW, Aero shape, 15 mm setback ^{°Value not published by the brand}

° Value not published by the brand

Geometry

A size per bike (the nearest to the first one's at first), the differences measured from the reference bike.

Size of Oltre Pro

Size of Reacto Force AXS

Differences measured from

Oltre Pro · 53CM
Reacto Force AXS · XS

Stack and reach

Oltre Pro · 53CM Oltre Pro · 53CM — Reach (mm) 393 · Stack (mm) 504
Reacto Force AXS · XS Reacto Force AXS · XS — Reach (mm) 384 · Stack (mm) 529

Geometry12 differences

Size 53CM XS

Reach 393 mm 384 mm −9 mm

Stack 504 mm 529 mm +25 mm

Top tube (effective) 536 mm 536 mm

Seat tube 510 mm 500 mm −10 mm

Head tube 103 mm 112 mm +9 mm

Head angle 72° 72°

Seat angle 74° 74°

Chainstays 410 mm 408 mm −2 mm

Wheelbase 984 mm 983 mm −1 mm

Front centre 582 mm 585 mm +3 mm

BB drop 68 mm 70 mm +2 mm

BB height 268 mm 266 mm −2 mm

Fork offset 43 mm 46 mm +3 mm

Trail 64 mm 61 mm −3 mm

Standover– 771 mm

Where to buy them

Bianchi Oltre Pro
Its full spec sheet Compare the whole Bianchi Oltre range
Merida Reacto Force AXS
List price £7,000
Its full spec sheet Compare the whole Merida Reacto range

Compare the whole Bianchi Oltre range Compare the whole Merida Reacto range

Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Bianchi Oltre Pro and Merida Reacto Force AXS come with?

Bianchi Oltre Pro: Shimano Ultegra Di2. Merida Reacto Force AXS: SRAM Force, Force eTap.

How do Bianchi Oltre Pro and Merida Reacto Force AXS compare on geometry?

In size 53CM, Bianchi Oltre Pro has a stack of 504 mm for a reach of 393 mm; in size XS, Merida Reacto Force AXS has 529 mm for 384 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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Character

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Components and specs

Geometry

Stack and reach

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