The Illegal Seagull: Merida's new aero bike has a UCI illegal configuration only amateurs can use

Despite cockpit issues, the new Merida Reacto V lands fastest ever Tour Magazine test result thanks to a Classified build ...
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The new Merida Reacto’s UCI-illegal cockpit is its key to aero gains

After losing its sponsorship on the WorldTour, Merida has hit back by launching a new Reacto. Billed as the fastest ...
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New Merida Reacto beats big-name aero bikes for speed, according to independent testing

When Merida set out to design the new Reacto, it had one major goal in mind: to create a bike fast enough to break the 200-watt barrier, as measured by Tour Magazine in its wind-tunnel tests. The ...
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Merida Reacto 2026 review: First ride on Merida’s faster, narrower Reacto

Taiwanese brand Merida has launched the fifth generation of its Reacto aero road bike. While the brand has lost its ...