The geometry is more or less the same as before and shares the same compact 990mm wheelbase thanks to the use of short 408mm chainstays, but gains a steeper 73.5-degree head angle and 0.5-degree slacker seat tube angle (73.5-degree). Other alterations include a concealed seat post clamp, hidden front/rear 12mm thru-axles and neatly integrated disc coolers, all of which contribute to minimising the effect of aerodynamic drag. The design tweaks comprise a chunkier fork that's now integrated into the frame profile (claimed to save around three watts), a new fully integrated handlebar arrangement compliments of Vision (a two-watt saving), lower attachment points for the seat stays and a thicker seat post. The 'NACA Fastback' aerofoil profiling is more defined and prominent – more so than the previous version, and you can see this when looking at the two models side by side. Merida says that the weight of the Reacto (rim brake) frame, fork, seatpost, seatpost clamp and headset has come down from 2,046g to 1,695.5g, and that the new version is more comfortable than before.īuy if: You’re after a no-nonsense urban commuter at a decent price.It certainly looks fast – no visible cables or hoses here. A one piece cockpit with integrated features has also been added. The aero improvement has been achieved by slimming down the tube shapes, introducing a lower seatstay/ seat tube connection and modifying the seatstays to have a larger bend towards the cassette. Merida also claims that the difference in aero efficiency between the rim brake and disc models is less than one watt at that speed. Merida says that the new Reacto is more aerodynamically efficient than the previous version by about eight watts at 45km/h. Read our story on the launch of the Merida Reacto. The Reacto is now available in both disc brake and rim brake models, each in two different geometries. The Scultura (above) has some aerodynamic features but it’s the Reacto that’s the real aero option in Merida’s road bike range, and the carbon fibre models had a major redesign for 2018. The Scultura Disc 5000 is built up with a Shimano Ultegra (mechanical) groupset, including hydraulic disc brakes.īuy if: You want a performance-minded road bike and your focus is on light weight. It's built to a geometry that’s slightly more relaxed than that of the top-level Scultura Disc Team (£8,000) and the carbon fibre layup is different, but this is still very much a performance orientated bike featuring a down tube shaped for aerodynamic efficiency and aluminium disc cooling fins around the chainstay to shift heat away from the rear brake. The Merida Scultura Disc 6000 is no longer available but there's a Scultura Disc 5000 (above) at £2,200. Merida also offers a couple of Race entry-level aluminium road bikes.Īs well as drop bar Merida road bikes, we’ll also cover flat bar road bikes, cyclocross and hybrid bikes here. That perhaps oversimplifies things a little because each of those categories contains more than one frame design, but it’s a good start point. Let's take a look.Īs far as Merida road bikes are concerned, there are three main parts to the range: the Scultura is focused on light weight, the Reacto is engineered for aerodynamic efficiency, and the Silex is designed to offer plenty of comfort across a variety of different surfaces. Merida road bikes span everything from children’s 20in wheelers to cutting-edge aero bikes that are raced at the very highest level by the Bahrain Merida Pro Cycling Team. Welcome to the latest edition of ’s buyer's guide to Merida road bikes in which you’ll find a full run-down of the Merida range to help ensure you pick the right bike.
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