That feeling when a group ride turns into a race and you get spat out the back on the first proper drag: the Merida Reacto Pro exists to keep you in the mix. This is an aero machine for riders who care about their finishing position, or simply about holding the wheel in front on the club run.
Faster where it counts
The Reacto has always chased speed, and this generation goes further. The CF5 carbon frame is sharper on aerodynamics and lighter than before, so you spend fewer watts fighting the air and hold a high pace with less effort.
Merida road bike design has never leaned on drag numbers alone, though. This lightweight road bike keeps the comfort and control the Reacto is known for, which matters on a long UK sportive or a chilly winter four-hour ride when a harsh frame wears you down.
Tyre clearance now runs up to 32 mm. On patched, potholed British roads that means more grip, fewer punctures and a calmer ride, without giving up the sharp handling you want when the road tips down.
The kit at a glance
- Frame: CF5 carbon
- Groupset: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2
- Wheels: DT Swiss ARC 1600 carbon
- Tyre clearance: up to 32 mm
- Colour: Gunmetal Grey/Blue
Race-ready spec
Shimano's Dura-Ace Di2 is about as good as road shifting gets, crisp and reliable when your hands are cold and tired. The DT Swiss ARC 1600 carbon wheels hold speed well once you are up to pace. Put the frame, groupset and wheels together and the Merida Reacto Pro 2027 has the makings of a top-level performance road bike.
Who it suits
This one is for the rider who wants to go quick and knows why: racing, fast group rides, chasing a personal best on a familiar climb. If most of your miles are gentle café spins, a more relaxed endurance bike would suit you better.
But if you have been holding on at the back and want the bike to stop being the reason, the Reacto Pro earns its place. Among Merida bikes, it sits firmly at the sharp end.