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C36
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by C36

tymon_tm wrote:[
I've found on Merida's page Reacto had tested 209W in 2021 - can someone confirm that? any idea what wheels was used? :noidea:
I don’t have all my data but on my phone I have them at 214 and 215 with 404 wheels (in 2021 and 23) and 223 with the fulcrum 800 wheels.

But will need to buy the magazine to get the complet specs (cockpit for example)

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by mikemelbrooks

cajer wrote:
Mon Feb 13, 2023 7:08 am
Could you share a link to the caliper covers. I'm curious
Sorry my Google skills have desserted me. I have found a shop making 3d printed caliper covers for the BMC Time machine road. https://hinloopen.bike/products/bmc-tim ... per-covers

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by PeytonM

I'm not sure it was published in tour or if Merida just had tour test for them. But from what I recall think it was from bike rumor.

All bikes team spec vision 55 wheels and 5d itergrated bars... gp5000s, dura Ace ect...

Old bike 210w (25mm tires)
New bike 209w (28mm tires)
New bike 208w (25mm tires)

Design goals as stated by Merida as fast as the old bike but more comfortable and bigger tire clearance.

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by warickwrx

I have the 2019 Merida Reacto 9000. It certainly feels pretty quick, especially with 25mm tyres & 80mm wheels on a flat course ! Waiting for the new version as current one has a small hairline crack and is due for a warranty replacement. Form the data it does not seem I will be gaining much except a cleaner look with full integration. However who knows how long it will take to arrive as stock is an issue.

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by tymon_tm

thanks, looks like I can safely go back to riding Merida without fear of being too slow ;D seriously though these numbers compared to price range are stunning. it's by far the cheapest of fast bikes with huge potential for upgrade. now i just gotta find one in stock...
kkibbler wrote: WW remembers.

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by naavt

tymon_tm wrote:
Tue Feb 14, 2023 6:47 pm
it's by far the cheapest of fast bikes with huge potential for upgrade.
I think that spot goes to Cube Litening Aero

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by X5SAE

naavt wrote:
Tue Feb 14, 2023 8:19 pm
tymon_tm wrote:
Tue Feb 14, 2023 6:47 pm
it's by far the cheapest of fast bikes with huge potential for upgrade.
I think that spot goes to Cube Litening Aero
True :beerchug:
Road
Cube Agree C:62 SLT 2021 (frame+fork) DA 9270 6.9x kg - ride-ready 7.25 kg w/pedals, cages, sensors, Wahoo mount

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Velobuild GF-002 Force AXS 7.5 kg, ride-ready 7.775 kg w/200 ml Stan‘s, pedals, cages, sensors, Wahoo/Cateye mounts

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by Mocs123

Unfortunately you don't appear to be able to buy the Cube Litening in the US. There are only a handful of Cube dealers, and most of them are E-Bike specialists.
2015 Wilier Zero.7 Rim - 6.37kg
2020 Trek Emonda SLR-7 Disc - 6.86kg
2023 Specialized SL7 - 7.18kg

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by Alastair2308

Anything for the Chapter 2 Koko or Rere?

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tymon_tm
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by tymon_tm

any numbers for Cube? looks like nothing close price wise to Reacto 5000, but the frameset actually might be lighter. geometry is a bummer though, very, very short HT..
kkibbler wrote: WW remembers.

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by naavt

tymon_tm wrote:
Tue Feb 14, 2023 10:58 pm
any numbers for Cube? looks like nothing close price wise to Reacto 5000, but the frameset actually might be lighter. geometry is a bummer though, very, very short HT..
IIRC about 204

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by Lina

tymon_tm wrote:
Tue Feb 14, 2023 10:58 pm
any numbers for Cube? looks like nothing close price wise to Reacto 5000, but the frameset actually might be lighter. geometry is a bummer though, very, very short HT..
The stack is a completely normal race bike stack. HT length is a completely irrelevant number.

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by BigBoyND

People still look at HT? It can vary several cm for the same fit between two bikes depending on fork crown design...

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by Alastair2308

Just out of curiosity. Since we are all here 100% invested in aero. (if you aren't all in on aero what are you doing here 😜) what is the weight weenie nick name equivalent for us aero freaks. Aerofreaks? Aerogeeks?

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Watt Weenies
Allegra- Steel Lugs TBC
Aurelia- Stainless All Road 8.5kg
Bertha- TT 9.8kg
Perdita- Ti Turbo bike 8kg
Serenity- Ti Gravel 9.5kg/8.9kg
Verity- Ti Aero 8.2kg
Alya- Ti Climbing TBC

All weights with pedals,cages & garmin mount

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