This being a race bike, Merida opts for a semi-compact 52/36 crank but lets you down gently with a reasonably generous 11/30 cassette so you’ve still got a pretty low gear when you need it. The Reacto 4000 has a full Shimano 105 R7000-series hydraulic disc groupset with the KMC chain being the only substitution. The Reacto 4000 is a seriously handsome bike with a finish that combines glossy red sections with matt black for an effect that’s anything but budget. I’m pleased to report the rear one doesn’t stick out as much as the older design still seen on some bikes including the Scultura Endurance, so it won’t take chunks out of your shoes if you pedal a bit heels-in. Like other Meridas, the Reacto features brake heatsinks that sit between the calipers and the frame and fork. You’ll still need to disconnect things to change the upper headset bearing, but it’s a less restrictive approach than some fully integrated designs while still looking ultra clean. The cables are neatly hidden from view but mercifully Merida hasn’t gone overboard with the integration, instead opting for the FSA SMR cable routing system, essentially a conventional stem with a removable cover on its underside that conceals the cables on their way into the upper headset cover. Like many race bikes with discs, the Reacto’s tyre clearance is healthy, with a maximum official width of 30mm. Meanwhile the seatstays are dramatically dropped and the top tube is horizontal. There are truncated aerofoil tube profiles throughout with a particularly narrow down tube and a dedicated aero seatpost. Material aside, the more affordable 4000 is virtually identical to the flagship bike, with the same ultra-modern frame design that ticks off just about every on-trend aero bike feature. The Reacto 4000 gets Merida’s second-tier CF3 carbon and its frame weighs a claimed 1,165g plus 490g for the fork, around 200g more than the top-level CF5.
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