Shimano Ultegra Di2 equipped super lightweight carbon aero bike complete with Reynolds Aero 65 carbon wheels and Vision Metron integrated carbon cockpit. 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: Superlight pro level carbon frameset Shimano Ultegra Di2 groupset Reynolds Aero carbon wheelset with Continental GP5000 25c tyres Vision Metron integrated carbon cockpit Merida S-Flex seat post Disc Cooler technology Frame CF5 IV – The highest quality fibres for minimum weight aggressive Pro-Tour geometry and extensive aerodynamic profiling. BB86 BB standard 142 x 12mm axle standard. Maximum tyre clearance 700 x 30c Fork Reacto CF5 IV Disc; full carbon tapered steerer. Max tyre size: 700 x 30c. Disc cooler technology Gears 24 Shifters Shimano Ultegra disc Di2 Front Derailleur Shimano Ultegra Di2 Rear Derailleur Shimano Ultegra Di2 Bottom Bracket Shimano BB72-41B Pressfit 86.5 Chain Shimano CN-M8100-12 Chainset Shimano Ultegra; 52-36 tooth chainset. Crank length: 170mm XXS XS S 172.5mm M 175mm L XL Cassette Shimano CS-R8100; 11-30 teeth; 12 speed Brake Lever Shimano Ultegra Front Brake Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano MT800 160mm rotor Rear Brake Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc brake caliper with Shimano MT800 160mm rotor Grip Merida Road Expert Handlebar Vision Metron 5D ACR integrated; carbon; Width: 400mm XXS-XS-S 420mm M-L-XL Stem Vision Metron 5D ACR integrated; carbon. Stem length: 100mm XXS/XS/S 110mm M 120mm L/XL Headset FSA ACR Pedal Not Included Saddle Prologo Scratch M5 Seatpost Merida Team CW; Aero shape; 15mm lay back; Carbon with intergrated rear light and battery Wheel Size 700C Rims Part of wheelset – Reynolds AERO 65 DB 21mm inner rim width; 65mm depth; carbon; Tubeless ready tubeless tape and valves included Spokes Part of wheelset Front Hub Part of wheelset – Reynolds AERO 65 DB 100x12mm; Center lock; With Merida Expert SL axle Rear Hub Part of wheelset – Reynolds AERO 65 DB 142x12mm; Center lock; With Merida Expert SL axle; including removable lever; 6/4mm allen key Front Tyre Continental Grand Prix 5000; 700 x 25C; Kevlar bead; folding Rear Tyre Continental Grand Prix 5000; 700 x 25C; Kevlar bead; folding Extras Carbon bottle cage
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