Merida Performance Road

Alternatives to Merida Reacto

Chinese frame alternatives with similar geometry to the Merida Reacto. Compare stack, reach, and handling characteristics.

Similarity is based on frame geometry only (stack, reach, head tube angle, seat tube angle, chainstay length, wheelbase, BB drop). It does not account for frame appearance, build quality, carbon layup, carbon grade, stiffness, weight, or finish.

TanTan TT-X38Performance Road
87%TanTan
TanTan TT-X38 1100g 32mm
XS → 5287% Compare
= Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Trail, BB Drop, Tire Clearance
Stack, Wheelbase, Top Tube, TT Slope
499 $
TanTan FM025Performance Road
84%TanTan
TanTan FM025 938g 32mm
XS → M84% Compare
= Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Tire Clearance
Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
569 $
QUICK PRO AR:OnePerformance Road
83%Quick Pro
XS → M83% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Trail, Tire Clearance
Stack, Reach, Chainstay, Wheelbase, BB Drop, Top Tube
1.672 $
TAVELO ArowPerformance Road
82%Tavelo
TAVELO Arow 1157g 32mm
XS → 48082% Compare
= Stack, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Trail, Tire Clearance
Reach, Wheelbase, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
1.650 $
TAVELO Arow ULTRALIGHT EditionPerformance Road
82%Tavelo
XS → 48082% Compare
= Stack, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Trail, Tire Clearance
Reach, Wheelbase, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
2.150 $
Winspace M6 (Frameset)Performance Road
82%Winspace
XS → M82% Compare
= Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay
Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
1.499 $
Winspace T1550 Gen 2Performance Road
82%Winspace
XS → M82% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Tire Clearance
Stack, Reach, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
1.780 $
Winspace SLC3.0Performance Road
81%Winspace
Winspace SLC3.0 820g 32mm
XS → M81% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Trail, Top Tube, Tire Clearance
Stack, Reach, Chainstay, Wheelbase, BB Drop, TT Slope
1.780 $
Dengfu R12 DISCPerformance Road
81%Deng Fu
XS → 5281% Compare
= Reach, Head Tube Angle, Tire Clearance
Stack, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
1.899 $
XMCS VRTPerformance Road
80%Xiamen CarbonSpeed (XMCS)
XS → Small80% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Trail, BB Drop
Stack, Reach, Wheelbase, Top Tube, TT Slope
Winspace T1600Performance Road
79%Winspace
Winspace T1600 1089g 32mm
XS → 49079% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Tire Clearance
Stack, Reach, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
2.100 $
LightCarbon LCR020 "Super Aero Race"Performance Road
77%LightCarbon
XS → 52077% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, BB Drop
Stack, Reach, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube, TT Slope, Tire Clearance
Voicevelo VFV ECHO AeroPerformance Road
77%Voice Velo
XS → M / 5277% Compare
= Reach, BB Drop
Stack, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube
1.399 $ - 1.699 $
QUICK PRO ER:ONEPerformance Road
77%Quick Pro
XS → 49077% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, BB Drop
Stack, Reach, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube, TT Slope
1.999 $ - 2.199 $
Speeder Cycling Carbon Integrated Road Disc Frameset (SC-R55D)Performance Road
76%Speeder Cycling
XS → 48076% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Tire Clearance
Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
Bigrock AeroPerformance Road
76%Bigrock
Bigrock Aero 920g 30mm
XS → 5176% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Top Tube
Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, TT Slope, Tire Clearance
1.380 $
XDS X-LAB AD9/RT9Performance Road
76%X-Lab
XS → M76% Compare
= Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, BB Drop
Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube, TT Slope
7.999 $
LightCarbon LCR017-DPerformance Road
76%LightCarbon
XS → 52076% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Trail, BB Drop, Tire Clearance
Stack, Reach, Wheelbase, Top Tube, TT Slope
LTK266-D--SLPerformance Road
76%Long Teng
LTK266-D--SL 760g 35mm
XS → M76% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay
Stack, Reach, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, Tire Clearance
Winspace SLC5.0Performance Road
75%Winspace
XS → M75% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle
Stack, Reach, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, TT Slope
2.800 $
TanTan TT-R18Performance Road
75%TanTan
TanTan TT-R18 1052g 32mm
XS → M75% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Trail, BB Drop, Tire Clearance
Stack, Reach, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Top Tube, TT Slope
479 $
Hygge S-Aura 2026 UCI Approved Frameset (UD Laser)Performance Road
75%Hygge
XS → S75% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Chainstay, Tire Clearance
Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
1.399 $
ELVES Falath ProPerformance Road
73%Elves
XS → 5473% Compare
= Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Top Tube
Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, TT Slope
896 €

FAQ — Merida Reacto (XS)

What are cheap alternatives to the Merida Reacto (XS)?

These Chinese-made carbon frames offer similar geometry to the Merida Reacto (XS) at a fraction of the price:

What frames have the most similar geometry to the Merida Reacto (XS)?

The TanTan TT-X38 is the closest match to the Merida Reacto (XS) with a 87% geometry similarity score, based on stack, reach, head tube angle, seat tube angle, chainstay length, and wheelbase.

How aggressive or comfortable is the Merida Reacto (XS)?

The Merida Reacto (XS) has a stack-to-reach ratio of 1.38, which is aggressive. This is a race-oriented position that balances aerodynamics with reasonable comfort for long efforts. Typical for high-performance road and aero frames.

What type of bike is the Merida Reacto (XS)?

The Merida Reacto (XS) is classified as a Performance Road bike with a stack-to-reach ratio of 1.38. Its riding character is aggressive — performance-focused with a race-ready position. The geometry determines how the bike handles and how the rider is positioned — frames with similar numbers will feel similar on the road, regardless of brand.