Wallet friendly carbon aero bike with lightweight CF3 carbon frame Shimano Ultegra Di2 groupset and Reynolds AR60 carbon wheelset The Merida Reacto has always been a class leading aero bike combining state of the art aerodynamics with rider comfort. The 4th generation model is more slippery and beautiful than ever incorporating wider tyres much neater cockpit cable integration and a series of incremental improvements to boost performance. In the world of Pro-Tour racing no area can be ignored. Computational Fluid Dynamics CFD calculations were used to model performance in a virtual wind tunnel guiding the changes which offered the most aerodynamic benefit: Prototypes were wind tunnel tested following the German TOUR magazine standard including the ‘moving leg dummy’ test. The Reacto CF5 needs just 209 watts effort for 45 km/h speed 1 watt faster than its predecessor so it’s in the leading group of aero road bikes ever tested by TOUR magazine. Small details such as integrating the front disc cooler behind the fork and the rear disc caliper in the rear triangle and creating new bolt through axles with the thread integrated into the fork dropout minimise drag and improve aerodynamic performance. A myriad of small improvements over-compensate for the aerodynamic compromises made to give the Reacto bigger tyres resulting in the perfect package of comfort aerodynamic lightweight and style. A long string of test wins perfect scores and awards confirm the successful evolution of the race-proven DNA of the previous model with the latest trends and technologies. Cycling Weekly described it as ‘without doubt one of the most complete bikes available on the market’ Cyclingnews ‘an utterly brilliant and faultless machine’ and Cycling Plus were ‘hugely impressed’. All Reacto come with powerful hydraulic disc brakes. Calipers are mounted on the chainstay for better dissipation of braking forces using the flat mount standard for a neat flush fit. Calipers sit on top of CNC’d aluminium Disc Cooler fins which reduce operating temperatures by up to 35%. Highlights: Lightweight CF3 carbon frameset Shimano Ultegra 2 x 12 Di2 transmission Reynolds AR60 aero carbon wheelset with Continental GP5000S TR 28c tyres Vision Metron integrated carbon cockpit Merida S-Flex seat post Disc Cooler technology FRAME CF3 IV – carbon with the same geometry and aeroydanmic profiling as the CF5 IV with a more budget friendly carbon lay up. Tapered headtube Disc Cooler BB86 BB standard 142 x12mm axle standard. Max tyre size 700 x 30c FORK Reacto CF3 IV Disc; full carbon tapered steerer. Max tyre size: 700 x 30c – Disc cooler technology GEARS 24 SHIFTERS Shimano Ultegra Di2 FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano Ultegra Di2; FD-R8150 REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano Ultegra Di2; RD-R8150 BOTTOM BRACKET SM-BB72-41B Pressfit 86.5 CHAIN Shimano CN-M6100-12 CHAINSET Shimano Ultegra; 52-36 tooth chainset ; Crank length – 165mm XXS 170mm XS 172.5mm S/M/L 175mm XL CASSETTE Shimano CS-R8101; 11-30 teeth; 12 speed BRAKE LEVER Shimano Ultegra FRONT BRAKE Shimano Ultegra; Hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano CL800; 160mm rotor REAR BRAKE Shimano Ultegra; Hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano CL800; 160mm rotor GRIP Merida Expert HANDLEBAR Vision Metron 5D ACR EVO; carbon; 380mm XXS-XS-S; 400mm M-L-XL STEM Vision Metron 5D ACR EVO; carbon – Length – 90mm XXS-XS 100mm S 110mm M-L 120mm XL HEADSET FSA ACR 3MM THINNER NECK SADDLE Scratch M5 with V-mount adapter; includes Merida minitool SEAT POST Merida Team CW; Aero shape; 15mm layback; Carbon WHEEL SIZE 700C RIMS Reynolds AR 60 DB 21mm inner rim width; 60mm rim depth; Carbon SPOKES Part of wheelset FRONT HUB Part of wheelset – Reynolds AR 60 DB 100 x 12mm; Centerlock REAR HUB Reynolds AR 60 DB 142 x 12mm; Centerlock FRONT TYRE Continental Grand Prix 5000S TR; 700 x 28C; Kevlar bead; tubeless ready REAR TYRE Continental Grand Prix 5000S TR; 700 x 28C; Kevlar bead; tubeless ready COLOUR Green/Black
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