Entry level carbon aero bike with race proven ProTour geometry CF3 carbon frame equipped with Shimano 105 2 x 12 speed mechanical groupset and hydraulic disc brakes. The Reacto has always been a class leading aero bike combining state of the art aerodynamics with rider comfort. The latest generation incorporated wider tyres for increased comfort but adding wider tyres resulted in aerodynamic compromises so a myriad of small improvements were required to over-compensate. In the World Tour no area can be ignored. Computational Fluid Dynamics CFD was used to model virtual wind tunnel performance guiding the changes which offered the most aerodynamic benefit: Tiny details like 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. The Reacto CF5 needs just 209 watts effort for 45 km/h speed All Reacto have powerful hydraulic disc brakes with chainstay mounted calipers for better brake force dissipation. The flat mount standard keeps everything neat whilst sitting calipers on CNC’d aluminium Disc Cooler fins helps reduce operating temperatures by up to 35%. 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’. Highlights: Aero optimised CF3 lightweight carbon frameset approx. 1 150g in size M Shimano 105 24 speed mechanical groupset Shimano 105 hydraulic discs Continental Grand Prix 28c tyres 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; material: carbon; 700x30C max. tyre size GEARS 24 SHIFTERS Shimano 105 disc FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano 105 REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano 105; GS BOTTOM BRACKET Shimano SM-BB71-41B; Pressfit 86.5 CHAIN Shimano M6100-12 CHAINSET Shimano 105 R7100; 52-36 tooth chainset; Crank length: XXXS – 160mm XXS-XS – 165mm S-M – 170mm L-XL – 172.5mm CASSETTE Shimano 105 R7101; 11-34 teeth; 12 speed BRAKE LEVER Shimano 105 FRONT BRAKE Shimano 105; Hydraulic disc with Shimano RT54; 160mm REAR BRAKE Shimano 105; Hydraulic disc with Shimano RT54; 160mm GRIP Merida Road Expert HANDLEBAR Merida Expert CW; material: aluminium; XXXS-S – 380mm wide M-L – 400mm wide XL – 420mm wide STEM Merida Expert SL 2PII; material: aluminium; -9 degree rise; Length: XXXS-XS – 90mm S – 100mm M-L – 110mm XL – 120mm HEADSET Merida Team SL OP-203 neck PEDALS Not included SADDLE Merida Expert SL; 6% recycled and 23% nature material; V-mount; incl. Merida minitool SEATPOST Merida Team CW; Aero shape; 15mm layback; material: carbon WHEEL SIZE 700C RIMS Merida Expert CW; 19mm inner rim width; 30mm rim depth SPOKES Double Butted Black stainless FRONT HUB Shimano HB-TC500; 100x12mm; 28 spoke; Centerlock REAR HUB Shimano FH-TC500-HL; 12-142mm; 28 Spoke; Centerlock FRONT TYRE Continental Grand Prix; 700x28C; kevlar bead REAR TYRE Continental Grand Prix; 700x28C; kevlar bead Colour Silk Black Glossy Dark Silver Other Disc cooler F/R and Merida Multitool with saddlebox
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