Merida Reacto vs Merida Reacto Force AXS

Merida

Reacto

Merida

Reacto Force AXS

Mid-rangeAeroCarbon700c2027

Top of the rangeAeroCarbon700c2024

Two builds of the Merida Reacto line: 18 differences, mostly in the components.

MeridaMerida Reacto

MeridaMerida Reacto Force AXS

At a glance

Differences only

Merida Reacto costs £4,600 less than Merida Reacto Force AXS (list price).
Merida Reacto Force AXS has the higher-range groupset: SRAM Force, Force eTap, against Shimano 105.
Merida Reacto is the newer model (2027).

Key specs6 differences

List price £2,400 £7,000 +£4,600

Model year 2027 2024

Frame Carbon

As printed

cadre REACTO CF3 V, carbone

Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Wheelset 700c · MERIDA EXPERT CW

As printed

MERIDA EXPERT CW, aluminium

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

Drivetrain 2×12 2×12

Groupset Shimano 105

As printed

Shimano 105, GS, mechanical, 12-speed

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

Brake model Shimano 105, 2 pistons, hydrauliques SRAM Force AXS ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Seatpost MERIDA REACTO V S-FLEX MERIDA TEAM CW, Aero shape, 15 mm setback

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

Prices

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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 · Road bike made for very smooth ground, very nimble, average gearing, average equipment.
Reacto Force AXS · Road bike made for very smooth ground, very nimble, average 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 Reacto12 km/h - 54 km/h
Merida Reacto Force AXS12 km/h - 57 km/h

Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)

Merida ReactoMerida 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 ^{°Value not published by the brand} Aero ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Frame and fork2 differences

Fork Carbon

As printed

fourche MERIDA REACTO CF3 V DISC, carbone

Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Frame weight 1,185 g –

Max tyre clearance 32 mm 30 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}−2 mm

Bottom bracket Pressfit 86.5 SRAM Force, SRAM DUB PF ROAD ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Drivetrain6 differences

Groupset brand Shimano SRAM ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shifting Mechanical 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 105 R7100, 52-36 SRAM Force AXS, 50-37 teeth, Power Meter ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Cassette Shimano 105 R7101, 11-34

As printed

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

SRAM CS XG 1270 D1, 10-36 teeth, 12 speed ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rear derailleur Shimano 105 SRAM Force AXS ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Shifters Shimano 105 disc ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM FORCE AXS ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

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

Brakes

Brakes Hydraulic disc

As printed

Shimano 105, 2 pistons, hydrauliques

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

As printed

SRAM Force AXS, Hydraulic disc

Front rotor 160 mm –

Rear rotor 160 mm –

Wheels and tyres3 differences

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

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

Rim inner width 19 mm –

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

Tyres Continental Grand Prix 700x28C

As printed

Continental Grand Prix, 700x28C, folding

Continental Grand Prix 5000S TR, 700x25C, fold, tubeless ready ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Tyre width fitted 28 mm 25 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}−3 mm

Cockpit and seatpost3 differences

Handlebar width 400 mm –

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

Stem MERIDA EXPERT SL 2PII ^{°Value not published by the brand} TEAM ONE-PIECE INTEGRATED ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost model MERIDA REACTO V S-FLEX 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 Reacto

Size of Reacto Force AXS

Differences measured from

Reacto · M
Reacto Force AXS · M

Stack and reach

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

Geometry2 differences

Size M M

Reach 395 mm 395 mm

Stack 557 mm 557 mm

Top tube (effective) 560 mm 560 mm

Seat tube 540 mm 540 mm

Head tube 140 mm 140 mm

Head angle 73.5° 73.5°

Seat angle 73.5° 73.5°

Chainstays 410 mm 408 mm −2 mm

Wheelbase 992 mm 990 mm −2 mm

Standover 810 mm 810 mm

BB drop 66 mm 66 mm

Fork offset 45 mm 45 mm

Front centre– 591 mm

BB height– 270 mm

Trail– 53 mm

Where to buy them

Merida Reacto
List price £2,400
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Merida Reacto Force AXS
List price £7,000
Its full spec sheet Compare the whole Merida Reacto range

Compare the whole Merida Reacto range

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Merida Reacto or Merida Reacto Force AXS?

Merida Reacto has the lower list price: £2,400, against £7,000 for Merida Reacto Force AXS. Today's prices by frame size are in the prices section.

What groupset do Merida Reacto and Merida Reacto Force AXS come with?

Merida Reacto: Shimano 105. Merida Reacto Force AXS: SRAM Force, Force eTap.

How do Merida Reacto and Merida Reacto Force AXS compare on geometry?

In size M, Merida Reacto has a stack of 557 mm for a reach of 395 mm; in size M, Merida Reacto Force AXS has 557 mm for 395 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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Merida Reacto vs Merida Reacto Force AXS

At a glance

Prices

Character

Gearing

Components and specs

Geometry

Stack and reach

Where to buy them

Frequently asked questions

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