Merida Reacto Team vs Lapierre Xelius Drs Picnic Postnl

Merida

Reacto Team

Lapierre

Xelius Drs Picnic Postnl

Top of the rangeAeroCarbon700c2027

Top of the rangeCarbon700c2026

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

MeridaMerida Reacto Team

Lapierre Xelius Drs Picnic Postnl, side view

LapierreLapierre Xelius Drs Picnic Postnl

At a glance

Differences only

Merida Reacto Team is 150 g lighter than Lapierre Xelius Drs Picnic Postnl (brand figures).
Merida Reacto Team is the newer model (2027).

Key specs5 differences

Model year 2027 2026

Weight 7.1 kg 7.25 kg +150 g

Frame Carbon

As printed

cadre REACTO CF5 V, carbone

Carbon

As printed

HIGH Carbon

Wheelset 700c · Vision Metron 60 RS i23

As printed

Vision Metron 60 RS i23, carbon clincher

700c · Ursus Proxima 40 Team Edition, 24H

Drivetrain 2×12 2×12

Groupset Shimano Dura-Ace Di2

As printed

Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, 12-speed

Shimano Dura-Ace Di2

As printed

Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 RD-R9250 12s, Shadow, wireless

Brake model SRAM Red AXS / Shimano Dura Ace ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano Hydraulic Disc brake Dura-Ace BR-R9270 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost MERIDA REACTO V S-FLEX Lapierre Non Suspension Xelius DRS Aero

Prices

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Merida Reacto Team

Lapierre Xelius Drs Picnic Postnl

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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.
Xelius Drs Picnic Postnl · Road bike made for very smooth ground, very nimble, 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

Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)

Merida Reacto TeamLapierre Xelius Drs Picnic Postnlother 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}–

Frame and fork2 differences

Fork Carbon

As printed

fourche MERIDA REACTO CF5 V DISC, carbone

Carbon

As printed

Lapierre Own-Developed Carbon Fork Xelius DRS Replica

Frame weight 950 g 730 g −220 g

Max tyre clearance 32 mm 32 mm

Bottom bracket Shimano SM-BB92-41B, Pressfit 86.5 Shimano PressFit Dura-Ace SM-BB92-41B 86,5 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Drivetrain4 differences

Groupset brand Shimano

As printed

Shimano Dura Ace Di2

Shimano

As printed

Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 RD-R9250 12s, Shadow, wireless

Shifting Electronic, wired Electronic, wired

As printed

Shimano Dura-Ace ST-R9270-R, Di2 Dual Control Lever 12s

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, 52-36, power meter Dura-Ace FC-R9200-P with power meter, HOLLOWTECH 2

Cassette Shimano Dura-Ace R9200, 11-30

As printed

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

Shimano Dura-Ace CS-R9200-12, MICRO SPLINE

Rear derailleur Shimano Dura Ace Di2 Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 RD-R9250 12s, Shadow, wireless ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shifters Shimano Dura Ace disc Di2 ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano Shift-brake lever Dura-Ace ST-R9270-R, Di2 Dual Control Lever 12s ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Power meter fitted yes yes

Brakes

Brakes Hydraulic disc

As printed

Shimano 105, 2 pistons, hydrauliques

Hydraulic disc

As printed

Hydraulic disc brakes

Front rotor 160 mm –

Rear rotor 160 mm –

Wheels and tyres2 differences

Wheel size 700c / 29" 700c / 29"

As printed

Vittoria Corsa PRO, foldable, Tubeless-Ready 28-622

Rims Carbon

As printed

carbon clincher

Aluminium ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rim depth 60 mm –

Rim inner width 23 mm –

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

Tyres Continental Grand Prix 5000S TR 700x28C

As printed

Continental Grand Prix 5000S TR, 700x28C, folding

Vittoria Corsa PRO, foldable, Tubeless-Ready 28-622

Tyre width fitted 28 mm 28 mm

Cockpit and seatpost3 differences

Handlebar width 400 mm –

Handlebar Vision Metron 5D ACR EVO ^{°Value not published by the brand} Lapierre Drop bar Combo Carbon Cockpit RB167 (Drop-Bar+Stem) ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Stem Vision Metron 5D ACR EVO Lapierre Not Adjustable Combo RB167 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost model MERIDA REACTO V S-FLEX Lapierre Non Suspension Xelius DRS Aero ^{°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 Reacto Team

Size of Xelius Drs Picnic Postnl

Differences measured from

Reacto Team · M
Xelius Drs Picnic Postnl · L

Stack and reach

Reacto Team · M Reacto Team · M — Reach (mm) 395 · Stack (mm) 557
Xelius Drs Picnic Postnl · L Xelius Drs Picnic Postnl · L — Reach (mm) 403 · Stack (mm) 557

Geometry11 differences

Size M L

Reach 395 mm 403 mm +8 mm

Stack 557 mm 557 mm

Top tube (effective) 560 mm 568 mm +8 mm

Seat tube 540 mm 518 mm −22 mm

Head tube 140 mm 160 mm +20 mm

Head angle 73.5° 73° −0.5°

Seat angle 73.5° 74° +0.5°

Chainstays 410 mm 405 mm −5 mm

Wheelbase 992 mm 1,005 mm +13 mm

Standover 810 mm –

BB drop 66 mm 67 mm +1 mm

Fork offset 45 mm 50 mm +5 mm

Front centre– 609 mm

BB height– 269 mm

Trail– 50 mm

Where to buy them

Merida Reacto Team
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Lapierre Xelius Drs Picnic Postnl
Its full spec sheet Compare the whole Lapierre Xelius range

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Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Merida Reacto Team or Lapierre Xelius Drs Picnic Postnl?

Merida Reacto Team weighs 7.1 kg, Lapierre Xelius Drs Picnic Postnl 7.25 kg, as their brands give them.

What groupset do Merida Reacto Team and Lapierre Xelius Drs Picnic Postnl come with?

Merida Reacto Team: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2. Lapierre Xelius Drs Picnic Postnl: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2.

How do Merida Reacto Team and Lapierre Xelius Drs Picnic Postnl compare on geometry?

In size M, Merida Reacto Team has a stack of 557 mm for a reach of 395 mm; in size L, Lapierre Xelius Drs Picnic Postnl has 557 mm for 403 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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Merida Reacto Team vs Lapierre Xelius Drs Picnic Postnl

At a glance

Prices

Character

Gearing

Components and specs

Geometry

Stack and reach

Where to buy them

Frequently asked questions

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