Giant Propel Advanced Pro Dura-ace Di2 vs Merida Reacto 10k AXS

Giant

Propel Advanced Pro Dura-ace Di2

Merida

Reacto 10k AXS

Top of the rangeAeroCarbon700c2027

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 14 differences, line by line.

Giant Propel Advanced Pro Dura-ace Di2, side view

GiantGiant Propel Advanced Pro Dura-ace Di2

MeridaMerida Reacto 10k AXS

List price £9,500

At a glance

Differences only

Giant Propel Advanced Pro Dura-ace Di2 is 400 g lighter than Merida Reacto 10k AXS (brand figures).
Merida Reacto 10k AXS has the higher-range groupset: SRAM Red AXS, against Shimano Dura-Ace Di2.

Key specs4 differences

Model year 2027 2027

Weight 6.8 kg 7.2 kg +400 g

Frame Carbon

As printed

Advanced-grade Composite, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc

Carbon

As printed

cadre REACTO CF5 V, carbone

Wheelset 700c · Giant SLR 1 50 Carbon Disc WheelSystem 700c · Reynolds BL 60 Pro

As printed

Reynolds BL 60 Pro, carbon

Drivetrain 2×12 2×12

Groupset Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 SRAM Red AXS Higher range

As printed

Sram Red AXS, electronic, 12 speed

Brake model Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 hydraulic SRAM Red AXS, 2 pistons, hydrauliques Higher range

List price– £9,500

Seatpost– MERIDA REACTO V S-FLEX

Prices

Each model's retailers, delivered to your country, and their prices over time.

Giant Propel Advanced Pro Dura-ace Di2

Merida Reacto 10k AXS

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.

Propel Advanced Pro Dura-ace Di2 · aero road bike, carbon frame, 700c wheels, 2×12 drivetrain, top of the range equipment
Reacto 10k AXS · Road bike rather for smooth ground, rather nimble, long gearing, very high equipment.

Terrain

EasyDemanding

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 10k AXS12 km/h - 58 km/h

Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)

Giant Propel Advanced Pro Dura-ace Di2Merida Reacto 10k 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

Breadcrumb: Aero Race; This aero rocketship is built for speed when it matters most.

Aero ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Frame and fork

Fork Carbon

As printed

Advanced SL-grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive Aero steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc

Carbon

As printed

fourche MERIDA REACTO CF5 V DISC, carbone

Frame weight– 950 g

Max tyre clearance 32 mm 32 mm

Axles Thru-axles

As printed

12x142mm thru-axle

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Bottom bracket– Pressfit 86.5

Drivetrain7 differences

Groupset brand Shimano

As printed

Shimano Dura-Ace Di2

SRAM

As printed

Sram Red AXS

Shifting Electronic, wired

As printed

Shifters: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 ST-R9270

Electronic, wireless

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

Gears at the back 12 12

Chainring teeth Shimano Dura-Ace 36/52 SRAM Red, 50-37, Power Meter Higher range

As printed

Sram Red, 50-37 teeth, Power Meter

Cassette Shimano Dura-Ace 11x30 SRAM Red XG-1290, 10-36 Higher range

As printed

Sram Red XG-1290, 10-36 teeth, 12 speed

Rear derailleur Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 RD-R9250 ^{°Value not published by the brand} Sram Red AXS Higher range

Shifters Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 ST-R9270 ^{°Value not published by the brand} Sram Red AXS Higher range

Power meter fitted no yes

Brakes1 difference

Brakes Hydraulic disc

As printed

Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 hydraulic

Hydraulic disc

As printed

Sram Red / Sram Red AXS, 2 piston, hydraulic

Front rotor 160 mm 160 mm

Rear rotor 140 mm 160 mm +20 mm

Wheels and tyres2 differences

Wheel size 700c / 29"

As printed

CADEX Road Race GC, tubeless, 700x28c, folding

700c / 29"

Rims Carbon

As printed

Giant SLR 1 50 Carbon Disc WheelSystem

Carbon

Rim depth 50 mm 60 mm +10 mm

Rim inner width– 21 mm

Tubeless ready yes yes

Tyres CADEX Road Race GC, tubeless, 700x28c, folding Continental Grand Prix 5000S TR 700x28C

As printed

Continental Grand Prix 5000S TR, 700x28C, fold

Tyre width fitted 28 mm 28 mm

Cockpit and seatpost

Handlebar width– 400 mm

Handlebar– MERIDA TEAM CW 1P ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Stem– MERIDA TEAM CW AERO ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost model– MERIDA REACTO V S-FLEX

Weight

Weighed in size M avec porte-bidons et sans préventif –

° 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 Reacto 10k AXS

Differences measured from

Reacto 10k AXS · M

Stack and reach

Reacto 10k AXS · M Reacto 10k AXS · M — Reach (mm) 395 · Stack (mm) 557

Geometry

Size– M

Reach– 395 mm

Stack– 557 mm

Top tube (effective)– 560 mm

Seat tube– 540 mm

Head tube– 140 mm

Head angle– 73.5°

Seat angle– 73.5°

Chainstays– 410 mm

Wheelbase– 992 mm

Standover– 810 mm

BB drop– 66 mm

Fork offset– 45 mm

Where to buy them

Giant Propel Advanced Pro Dura-ace Di2
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Merida Reacto 10k AXS
List price £9,500
Its full spec sheet Compare the whole Merida Reacto range

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Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Giant Propel Advanced Pro Dura-ace Di2 or Merida Reacto 10k AXS?

Giant Propel Advanced Pro Dura-ace Di2 weighs 6.8 kg, Merida Reacto 10k AXS 7.2 kg, as their brands give them.

What groupset do Giant Propel Advanced Pro Dura-ace Di2 and Merida Reacto 10k AXS come with?

Giant Propel Advanced Pro Dura-ace Di2: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2. Merida Reacto 10k AXS: SRAM Red AXS.

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Giant Propel Advanced Pro Dura-ace Di2 vs Merida Reacto 10k AXS

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Stack and reach

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