![]() Interestingly Merida specced my large size test bike with 175mm cranks - I approve.Ī pretty comfy Prologo saddle sits atop of Merida's proprietary carbon seatpost. This reliably synced up and remained consistent in output when linked to my trusty Garmin 530. Merida has specced the Team-E with the Dura Ace power meter chainset to add another level of intent. Shimano's flagship Dura Ace Di2 drivetrain and hydraulic brakes provide almost flawless performance and reliability and really need very little extra said about it. Whilst its £9000 price tag is clearly a massive investment, the spec sheet stacks up well against the competition. Our sample came slammed with very little in the way of spacers but again this suited my usual ride position (typically 145mm drop from saddle to bar/795mm saddle height).īeing an almost part for part replica of the Bahrain McLaren team bike the Team-E is bedecked in dream-build level kit. Sizing it comes up as between a 56 and 58cm (so 57cm!) and fitted my 183cm frame incredibly well. It has a slightly shorter back end than some of its rivals such as the Trek Madone and our large frame size has a short 155mm head tube length yet long effective top tube to give it an even more race-like stance. The numbers for the Reacto are pretty standard for an aggressive race oriented machine with a 73.5 degree head angle and 73 degree seat angle. The shape and angle of the junction between seatstay and chainstay has also seen big changes to bring a degree more compliance into the rear triangle, despite the stays maintaining a truncated airfoil/NACA shape.Īdditional features such as a concealed seatpost clamp, flush thru-axles and new versions of Merida’s unique disc brake cooling fins all further contribute towards reducing the overall drag of the Reacto Team-E. Of the most obvious frame changes, the new Reacto features a much lower seatstay arrangement, now starting further down the seat tube. The frame utilises the same grade carbon and similar layup as the old top-level Reacto but has lost some of the lumps and bumps in favour of a lighter overall weight. All savings were measured in a virtual wind tunnel at 45km/h. There’s also a new fork design that integrates even more closely to the frame, again bringing a 2 watt saving. According to Merida, this integration offers a 2 watt saving over the existing version – per cable. The cockpit and front end of the bike feature complete cable integration – look carefully and you still won’t see anything, just a super clean interface between bar, stem and frame. ![]() To see the complete 2022 REACTO range, please click here.Of course there are still improved aero claims with the new Reacto, thanks to refinements in the frame design. To find out more about the bike, including key features, R&D and design thinking, as well as the intended use, please check the micro page here. ![]() The REACTO 6000 is the perfect bike for all those who are looking for a real aero racer at a reasonable price, which can also convince with clever details.”įor the detailed spec sheets and frame features of the new REACTO 6000, please click the link underneath DISCOVER THE BIKE. “The REACTO holds the road perfectly, guaranteeing a lot of downhill fun and adding safety. THE VINAL VERDICT (translated from the German original): Even on the climbing abilities, which aero bikes are generally not known for, the test team commented positively, confirming its ability to master even the steepest inclines perfectly.įinally, the long list of features, like the into the seat post integrated rear light, the multi-tool that sits neatly underneath the saddle, and the disc coolers, finished the bike off perfectly for the test team, giving the REACTO 6000 the big thumbs up. ![]() While descending was one of the winning aspects of the REACTO, the team also loved the aggressive riding position, which further helps to benefit from the impressive aero credentials of the bike. “The bike is simply impressive”, so the comments from one of the testers. One of the first aspects the testing team were impressed by was the planted and confidence-inspiring handling on the descends. German road cycling magazine RoadBike had a closer look at our REACTO 6000 in their 05/2022 issue to find out how the more wallet-friendly version of our test and award-winning aero bike would perform out on their undulating testing loop. LEARNING HOW TO TRANSITION, BRAKE AND STEER.TEACH YOUR KIDS HOW TO RIDE BALANCE BIKES.
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