Merida Reacto Team vs Cervélo S5

Merida

Reacto Team

Cervélo

Top of the rangeAeroCarbon700c2027

Top of the rangeAeroCarbon700c2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 13 differences, line by line.

MeridaMerida Reacto Team

CervéloCervélo S5

At a glance

Differences only

Merida Reacto Team is 600 g lighter than Cervélo S5 (brand figures).
Merida Reacto Team has the higher-range groupset: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, against SRAM Force, Force eTap.
Cervélo S5 has the shorter lowest gear: 13 km/h at 90 rpm, against 14 km/h.
Merida Reacto Team is the newer model (2027).

Key specs5 differences

Model year 2027 2026

Weight 7.1 kg 7.7 kg ^{°Value not published by the brand}+600 g

Frame Carbon

As printed

cadre REACTO CF5 V, carbone

Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Wheelset 700c · Vision Metron 60 RS i23

As printed

Vision Metron 60 RS i23, carbon clincher

700c

Drivetrain 2×12 2×12

Groupset Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 Higher range

As printed

Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, 12-speed

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

Brake model SRAM Red AXS / Shimano Dura Ace ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range SRAM Force AXS E1 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost MERIDA REACTO V S-FLEX –

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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.

Reacto Team · Road bike made for very smooth ground, very nimble, average gearing, very high equipment.
S5 · Road bike rather for smooth ground, very 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 Team14 km/h - 54 km/h
Cervélo S513 km/h - 58 km/h

Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)

Merida Reacto TeamCervélo S5other 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 ^{°Value not published by the brand} Aero ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Frame and fork

Fork Carbon

As printed

fourche MERIDA REACTO CF5 V DISC, carbone

Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Frame weight 950 g –

Max tyre clearance 32 mm –

Bottom bracket Shimano SM-BB92-41B, Pressfit 86.5 –

Drivetrain6 differences

Groupset brand Shimano

As printed

Shimano Dura Ace Di2

SRAM ^{°Value not published by the brand}

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

As printed

SRAM Force AXS E1 SRAM Force AXS E1

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 Dura-Ace, 52-36, power meter Higher range SRAM Force AXS E1, 50/37T, DUB, with power meter ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Cassette Shimano Dura-Ace R9200, 11-30 Higher range

As printed

Shimano Dura-Ace R9200, 11-30T, 12-speed

SRAM Force E1, 10-33T, 12-Speed ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rear derailleur Shimano Dura Ace Di2 Higher range SRAM Force AXS E1 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shifters Shimano Dura Ace disc Di2 ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range SRAM Force AXS E1 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Power meter fitted yes –

Brakes

Brakes Hydraulic disc

As printed

Shimano 105, 2 pistons, hydrauliques

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

As printed

SRAM Force Disque hydraulique

Front rotor 160 mm –

Rear rotor 160 mm –

Wheels and tyres2 differences

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

Rims Carbon

As printed

carbon clincher

Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rim depth 60 mm –

Rim inner width 23 mm –

Tubeless ready yes –

Tyres Continental Grand Prix 5000S TR 700x28C

As printed

Continental Grand Prix 5000S TR, 700x28C, folding

Vittoria Corsa Pro TLR G2.0 700x29c ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Tyre width fitted 28 mm 29 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}+1 mm

Cockpit and seatpost

Handlebar width 400 mm –

Handlebar Vision Metron 5D ACR EVO ^{°Value not published by the brand}–

Stem Vision Metron 5D ACR EVO –

Seatpost model MERIDA REACTO V S-FLEX –

° 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 Team

Size of S5

Differences measured from

Reacto Team · M
S5 · 56CM

Stack and reach

Reacto Team · M Reacto Team · M — Reach (mm) 395 · Stack (mm) 557
S5 · 56CM S5 · 56CM — Reach (mm) 392 · Stack (mm) 565

Geometry10 differences

Size M 56CM

Reach 395 mm 392 mm −3 mm

Stack 557 mm 565 mm +8 mm

Top tube (effective) 560 mm 565 mm +5 mm

Seat tube 540 mm 560 mm +20 mm

Head tube 140 mm 125 mm −15 mm

Head angle 73.5° 73.5°

Seat angle 73.5° 73° −0.5°

Chainstays 410 mm 405 mm −5 mm

Wheelbase 992 mm 982 mm −10 mm

Standover 810 mm –

BB drop 66 mm 72 mm +6 mm

Fork offset 45 mm –

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Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Merida Reacto Team or Cervélo S5?

Merida Reacto Team weighs 7.1 kg, Cervélo S5 7.7 kg, as their brands give them.

What groupset do Merida Reacto Team and Cervélo S5 come with?

Merida Reacto Team: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2. Cervélo S5: SRAM Force, Force eTap.

How do Merida Reacto Team and Cervélo S5 compare on geometry?

In size M, Merida Reacto Team has a stack of 557 mm for a reach of 395 mm; in size 56CM, Cervélo S5 has 565 mm for 392 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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