The 2025 Merida Reacto 6000 takes everything great about the 2024 model and steps it up a notch, offering even better value for money.
It’s the ideal bike for anyone looking to test their racing legs, blending top-end aero performance with lightweight design and cutting-edge technology.
Highly praised by the cycling press, this bike balances aerodynamic speed, stiffness, weight, and comfort in a package that is designed for serious racers, enthusiasts, and anyone looking for an edge in competitive cycling.
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- CF3 Carbon Aero Frame: The Reacto 6000’s CF3 carbon frame weighs approximately 1,150g (size M), making it both lightweight and aerodynamically efficient.
Its frame geometry is race-proven, offering sharp handling and outstanding speed on flat or rolling terrain, while maintaining rider comfort over long distances.
This makes it a perfect option for both criterium racers and sprinters.
- Shimano 105 Di2 12-Speed Groupset: The 105 Di2 electronic 12-speed groupset delivers precise, reliable electronic shifting with minimal effort, ensuring you’re always in the right gear at the right time.
Combined with Shimano 105 disc brakes, you’ll also experience pinpoint braking control and powerful stopping power under any conditions.
- Vision SC55 Carbon Wheelset: The Reacto 6000 is equipped with the Vision SC55 carbon wheelset, which not only keeps weight low but also adds to the bike’s aerodynamic profile, slicing through the wind with ease.
These wheels are known for being stiff and responsive, enhancing acceleration and overall speed.
- Comfort and Handling: With its MERIDA S-FLEX carbon aero seat post, the Reacto 6000 balances aero performance with class-leading comfort, making it an excellent choice for long rides or races that involve rough surfaces, such as cobblestones.
The DISC COOLER technology further ensures that the brakes perform optimally, even during prolonged descents or under heavy loads, by keeping temperatures in check.
- Proven Performance: The mechanical Ultegra version of the Reacto 6000 scored 4.5 out of 5 stars from Bikeradar, which praised it for its confident handling and impressive speed.
The 2025 version, now upgraded with the Shimano 105 Di2 groupset, takes this winning formula even further.
- Specifications:Frame: REACTO CF3 IV Carbon AeroFork: REACTO CF3 IV DISCWheelset: Vision SC55 Carbon Disc BrakeTyres: Maxxis Highroad (front and rear)Crankset: Shimano 105 R7100Bottom Bracket: Shimano SM-BB72-41BCassette: Shimano 105 R7101 12-speedChain: Shimano M6100-12Shifters: Shimano 105 Di2 electronic 12-speedFront & Rear Derailleurs: Shimano 105 Di2Brakes: Shimano 105 hydraulic disc with Shimano RT64 rotorsStem: FSA ACR SMR stem / MERIDA EXPERT CW handlebar combinationSeatpost: MERIDA S-FLEX carbon aero postSaddle: MERIDA EXPERT SLPress Acclaim and Performance:The Reacto 6000 has been heralded by various cycling publications.
Cycling Weekly called it "without doubt one of the most complete bikes available on the market," while Cyclingnews deemed it "an utterly brilliant and faultless machine." It combines the DNA of Merida’s previous race bikes with the latest trends in aerodynamics, making it a standout choice for anyone looking to improve their competitive edge.
- Its exceptional aero performance, light weight, and superb handling make it perfect for fast-paced races and sprints.
Additionally, its comfort features ensure it can also excel in longer endurance events or rides over rough surfaces, such as cobbled roads or pothole-strewn lanes.
- Race-Ready