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 · 29.04.2015

Competition road bike test: Merida Reacto 7000 - Test 2015: Merida Reacto 7000Photo: Markus Greber
Streamlined: The aero frame of the Reacto 7000 was already convincing in the wind tunnel.
The long top tube forces the Reacto rider into a stretched position. The aerodynamics have already earned praise in the wind tunnel.

The aerodynamic shape, which was already found to be good in the wind tunnel (see TOUR 2/14 and 2/15), emphasises the sporty appearance. Surprisingly, considering the weight of the frame, the riding stability is just below average. The value is not critical, but in the test comparison the bike ranks at the rear end. One recognisable feature is the cleverly designed aero seat post with a cut-out at the rear for more vertical flex. A small proportion of vibration-damping flax fibres in the frame are intended to enhance this effect. This cannot be clearly filtered out; in the saddle, the Reacto is one of the harder models without being uncomfortable. One individual detail is the effective direct mount brakes, the rear one of which is located behind the bottom bracket.

CONCLUSION Fast-paced look, many individual details, good aerodynamics. Riding stability just below average

Reference/Info www.merida-bikes.com

Price 2,799 Euro
Weight 8.2 kilos
available in specialised shops

MEASURED DATA

Frame/fork/steering bearing weight 1,334/452/74 grammes
Frame sizes 50, 52, 54, 56, 59 cm
Seat/steering angle 73,5°/73°
Seat/top tube/head tube 560/570/185 mm plus 15 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 1,010/56 mm
Stack/Reach/STR 579/403 mm/1.44

EQUIPMENT

Steering bearing FSA, top 1-1/8, bottom 1.5 inch
Brakes/gears Shimano Ultegra 6800
Bottom bracket Rotor 3D (52/36 t., BB386evo)
Wheels/tyres Fulcrum Racing Quattro/Continental Grand Sport Race 25C
Handlebar/stem FSA Gossamer/FSA Team Issue
Saddle/post Prologo Zero 2/Merida S-Flex (aero profile)

Recess in the aero support for more suspension comfort.Photo: Markus Greber Recess in the aero support for more suspension comfort. Direct mount brakes require special threads on the fork or frame. It is difficult to determine whether they offer an aerodynamic advantage. In any case, they impress with their good function.Photo: Markus Greber Direct mount brakes require special threads on the fork or frame. It is difficult to determine whether they offer an aerodynamic advantage. In any case, they impress with their good function.
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*The frame set accounts for 40 per cent and the equipment for 60 per cent of the overall grade. The grades are calculated with all decimal places up to the final grade; however, for the sake of clarity, all grades are given with rounded decimal places.
**Weighed weights.
***Manufacturer's specification, test size bold.
****Stack/Reach: projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube; STR (Stack to Reach): 1.36 means a very stretched, 1.60 an upright riding position.

You can find the entire article with information on comfort geometry, how to find the right frame and an overview of all the test results in TOUR 4/2015: Order magazine-> TOUR IOS app-> TOUR Android app->Photo: Markus Greber You can find the entire article with information on comfort geometry, how to find the right frame and an overview of all the test results in TOUR 4/2015: Order magazine-> TOUR IOS app-> TOUR Android app->
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