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Merida Reacto: every build compared

Reacto 105

Mid-rangeAeroCarbon700c2027

Reacto 105 Di2

High endAeroCarbon700c2027

Reacto Rival AXS E1

High endAeroCarbon700c2027

Reacto Ultegra Di2

Top of the rangeAeroCarbon700c2027

The 6 builds of the line side by side, from the cheapest list price: what each step up changes.

Pick up to 4 builds to set side by side
Merida Reacto 105, side viewMeridaMerida Reacto 105
List price £2,400
Merida Reacto 105 Di2, side viewMeridaMerida Reacto 105 Di2
List price £3,000
Merida Reacto Rival AXS E1, side viewMeridaMerida Reacto Rival AXS E1
List price £4,750
Merida Reacto Ultegra Di2, side viewMeridaMerida Reacto Ultegra Di2
List price £5,000

At a glance

  • Merida Reacto 105 costs £2,600 less than Merida Reacto Ultegra Di2 (list price).
  • Merida Reacto Ultegra Di2 has the higher-range groupset: Shimano Ultegra Di2, against Shimano 105.
  • Merida Reacto Rival AXS E1 has the shorter lowest gear: 11 km/h at 90 rpm, against 14 km/h.
Key specs4 differences
List price £2,400 £3,000 +£600 £4,750 +£2,350 £5,000 +£2,600
Model yearSame for all 2027 2027 2027 2027
FrameSame for all Carbon
As printed

cadre REACTO CF3 V, carbone

 Carbon
As printed

cadre REACTO CF3 V, carbone

 Carbon
As printed

cadre REACTO CF3 V, carbone

 Carbon
As printed

cadre REACTO CF3 V, carbone

Wheelset 700c · MERIDA EXPERT CW
As printed

MERIDA EXPERT CW, aluminium

 700c · Vision Team 35 Clincher Disc
As printed

Vision Team 35 Clincher Disc, aluminium

 700c · Vision SC 60 i23 Disc brake
As printed

Vision SC 60 i23 Disc brake, carbone

 700c · Reynolds AR 60 DB
DrivetrainSame for all 2×12 2×12 2×12 2×12
Groupset Shimano 105
As printed

Shimano 105, GS, mechanical, 12-speed

 Shimano 105 Di2
As printed

Shimano 105 Di2, GS, électronique, 12 vitesses

 SRAM Rival AXS E1
As printed

SRAM Rival AXS E1, électronique, 12 vitesses

 Shimano Ultegra Di2 Higher range
As printed

Shimano Ultegra Di2, électronique, 12 vitesses

Brake model Shimano 105, 2 pistons, hydrauliques Shimano 105, 2 pistons, hydrauliques SRAM Rival AXS E1, 2 pistons, hydraulique Shimano Ultegra, 2 pistons, hydrauliques Higher range
SeatpostSame for all MERIDA REACTO V S-FLEX MERIDA REACTO V S-FLEX MERIDA REACTO V S-FLEX MERIDA REACTO V S-FLEX

Prices

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

Merida Reacto 105

Merida Reacto 105

Merida Reacto 105 Di2

Merida Reacto 105 Di2

Merida Reacto Rival AXS E1

Merida Reacto Rival AXS E1

Merida Reacto Ultegra Di2

Merida Reacto Ultegra Di2

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.

  • Reacto 105 · Road bike rather for smooth ground, rather nimble, average gearing, average equipment.
  • Reacto 105 Di2 · Road bike rather for smooth ground, rather nimble, average gearing, rather high equipment.
  • Reacto Rival AXS E1 · Road bike rather for smooth ground, rather nimble, average gearing, rather high equipment.
  • Reacto Ultegra Di2 · Road bike rather for smooth ground, rather nimble, average gearing, very high equipment.
Terrain
Merida Reacto 105 21%Merida Reacto 105 Di2 21%Merida Reacto Rival AXS E1 21%Merida Reacto Ultegra Di2 21%9 bikes · Merida Reacto 105 · Merida Reacto 105 Di2 · Merida Reacto Rival AXS E1 · Merida Reacto Ultegra Di22 bikes1 bike2 bikes2 bikes
EasyDemanding
Handling
Merida Reacto 105 23%Merida Reacto 105 Di2 23%Merida Reacto Rival AXS E1 23%Merida Reacto Ultegra Di2 23%9 bikes · Merida Reacto 105 · Merida Reacto 105 Di2 · Merida Reacto Rival AXS E1 · Merida Reacto Ultegra Di21 bike2 bikes1 bike2 bikes
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 10512 km/h - 54 km/h
  • Merida Reacto 105 Di212 km/h - 54 km/h
  • Merida Reacto Rival AXS E111 km/h - 55 km/h
  • Merida Reacto Ultegra Di214 km/h - 54 km/h
Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)
Merida Reacto 105Merida Reacto 105 Di2Merida Reacto Rival AXS E1Merida Reacto Ultegra Di2other 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 typeSame for all Aero °Value not published by the brand Aero
As printed

Notre cadre de route le plus aérodynamique à ce jour, à un prix accessible.

 Aero °Value not published by the brand Aero °Value not published by the brand
Frame and fork
ForkSame for all Carbon
As printed

fourche MERIDA REACTO CF3 V DISC, carbone

 Carbon
As printed

fourche MERIDA REACTO CF3 V DISC, carbone

 Carbon
As printed

fourche MERIDA REACTO CF3 V DISC, carbone

 Carbon
As printed

fourche MERIDA REACTO CF3 V DISC, carbone

Frame weightSame for all 1,185 g 1,185 g 1,185 g 1,185 g
Max tyre clearanceSame for all 32 mm 32 mm 32 mm 32 mm
Bottom bracketSame for all Pressfit 86.5 Pressfit 86.5 Pressfit 86.5 Pressfit 86.5
Drivetrain6 differences
Groupset brand Shimano Shimano
As printed

Shimano 105 Di2

 SRAM
As printed

SRAM Rival AXS E1

 Shimano
As printed

Shimano Ultegra Di2

Shifting Mechanical Electronic, wired Electronic, wireless
As printed

SRAM Rival AXS E1, électronique

 Electronic, wired
ChainringsSame for all 2 °Value not published by the brand 2 °Value not published by the brand 2 °Value not published by the brand 2 °Value not published by the brand
Gears at the backSame for all 12 12 12 12
Chainring teeth Shimano 105 R7100, 52-36 Shimano 105 R7100, 52-36
As printed

Shimano 105 R7100, 52-36 dents

 SRAM Rival AXS, 48-35, Power Meter
As printed

SRAM Rival AXS, 48-35 dents, Power Meter

 Shimano Ultegra, 52-36 Higher range
As printed

Shimano Ultegra, 52-36 dents

Cassette Shimano 105 R7101, 11-34
As printed

Shimano 105 R7101, 11-34T, 12-speed

 Shimano 105 R7101, 11-34
As printed

Shimano 105 R7101, 11-34 dents, 12 vitesses

 SRAM XG 1250 D1, 10-36
As printed

SRAM XG 1250 D1, 10-36 dents, 12 vitesses

 Shimano Ultegra R8101, 11-30 Higher range
As printed

Shimano Ultegra R8101, 11-30 dents, 12 vitesses

Rear derailleur Shimano 105 Shimano 105 Di2 Sram Rival AXS E1 Shimano Ultegra Di2 Higher range
Shifters Shimano 105 disc °Value not published by the brand Shimano 105 disc Di2 °Value not published by the brand Sram ED Rival AXS E1 Shimano Ultegra disc Di2 °Value not published by the brandHigher range
Power meter fitted–Not given–Not given yes –Not given
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc
As printed

Shimano 105, 2 pistons, hydrauliques

 Hydraulic disc
As printed

Shimano 105, 2 pistons, hydrauliques

 Hydraulic disc
As printed

Shimano 105, 2 pistons, hydrauliques

 Hydraulic disc
As printed

Shimano 105, 2 pistons, hydrauliques

Front rotorSame for all 160 mm 160 mm 160 mm 160 mm
Rear rotorSame for all 160 mm 160 mm 160 mm 160 mm
Wheels and tyres4 differences
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29" 700c / 29" 700c / 29" 700c / 29"
Rims Aluminium Aluminium Carbon Carbon °Value not published by the brand
Rim depth–Not given 35 mm 60 mm 60 mm
Rim inner width 19 mm 19 mm 23 mm +4 mm 21 mm +2 mm
Tubeless readySame for all yes yes yes yes
Tyres Continental Grand Prix 700x28C
As printed

Continental Grand Prix, 700x28C, folding

 Continental Grand Prix TR 700x28C
As printed

Continental Grand Prix TR, 700x28C, pliable

 Continental Grand Prix 5000S TR 700x28C
As printed

Continental Grand Prix 5000S TR, 700x28C, pliable

 Continental Grand Prix 5000S TR 700x28C
As printed

Continental Grand Prix 5000S TR, 700x28C, pliable

Tyre width fittedSame for all 28 mm 28 mm 28 mm 28 mm
Cockpit and seatpost2 differences
Handlebar widthSame for all 400 mm 400 mm 400 mm 400 mm
Handlebar MERIDA EXPERT CW °Value not published by the brand MERIDA EXPERT CW °Value not published by the brand MERIDA TEAM SL 1P INTEGRATED °Value not published by the brand Vision Metron 5D ACR EVO °Value not published by the brand
Stem MERIDA EXPERT SL 2PII °Value not published by the brand MERIDA EXPERT SL 2PII °Value not published by the brand MERIDA TEAM ONE-PIECE INTEGRATED °Value not published by the brand Vision Metron 5D ACR EVO °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost modelSame for all MERIDA REACTO V S-FLEX MERIDA REACTO V S-FLEX MERIDA REACTO V S-FLEX MERIDA REACTO V S-FLEX
Integrated cockpit–Not given–Not given yes –Not given

° 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.

Reacto 105 · MReacto 105 Di2 · MReacto Rival AXS E1 · MReacto Ultegra Di2 · M
  • Reacto 105 · M
  • Reacto 105 Di2 · M
  • Reacto Rival AXS E1 · M
  • Reacto Ultegra Di2 · M

Stack and reach

520530540550560570580590360370380390400410420430↖ UprightAggressive ↘Reach (mm)Stack (mm)Reacto 105 · M — Reach (mm) 395 · Stack (mm) 557Reacto 105 Di2 · M — Reach (mm) 395 · Stack (mm) 557Reacto Rival AXS E1 · M — Reach (mm) 395 · Stack (mm) 557Reacto Ultegra Di2 · M — Reach (mm) 395 · Stack (mm) 557
  • Reacto 105 · M Reacto 105 · M — Reach (mm) 395 · Stack (mm) 557
  • Reacto 105 Di2 · M Reacto 105 Di2 · M — Reach (mm) 395 · Stack (mm) 557
  • Reacto Rival AXS E1 · M Reacto Rival AXS E1 · M — Reach (mm) 395 · Stack (mm) 557
  • Reacto Ultegra Di2 · M Reacto Ultegra Di2 · M — Reach (mm) 395 · Stack (mm) 557
Geometry
SizeSame for all M M M M
ReachSame for all 395 mm 395 mm 395 mm 395 mm
StackSame for all 557 mm 557 mm 557 mm 557 mm
Top tube (effective)Same for all 560 mm 560 mm 560 mm 560 mm
Seat tubeSame for all 540 mm 540 mm 540 mm 540 mm
Head tubeSame for all 140 mm 140 mm 140 mm 140 mm
Head angleSame for all 73.5° 73.5° 73.5° 73.5°
Seat angleSame for all 73.5° 73.5° 73.5° 73.5°
ChainstaysSame for all 410 mm 410 mm 410 mm 410 mm
WheelbaseSame for all 992 mm 992 mm 992 mm 992 mm
StandoverSame for all 810 mm 810 mm 810 mm 810 mm
BB dropSame for all 66 mm 66 mm 66 mm 66 mm
Fork offsetSame for all 45 mm 45 mm 45 mm 45 mm

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