Merida Reacto
Performance Road View S geometry on BikeInsightsStack 542mm · Reach 390mm
Performance Road79%Elves
ELVES Falath EXP (UCI Approved) 1120g 32mm
| S → 52 | 79% | Compare |
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, Tire Clearance
≈ Stack, Reach, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
1 080 €
Performance Road78%LightCarbon
LightCarbon LCR017-D 870g 32mm
| S → 540 | 78% | Compare |
= Stack, Head Tube Angle, Chainstay, Trail, TT Slope, Tire Clearance
≈ Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, BB Drop, Top Tube
Performance Road78%Speeder Cycling
| S → 510 | 78% | Compare |
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Tire Clearance
≈ Stack, Reach, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
Performance Road
Performance Road73%TanTan
TanTan FM025 938g 32mm
| S → L | 73% | Compare |
= Chainstay, TT Slope, Tire Clearance
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
569 $
Performance Road
Endurance Road72%Elves
ELVES Avari Pro 990g
| S → XL-53 | 72% | Compare |
= Top Tube
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, TT Slope
898 €
Performance Road72%Deng Fu
Dengfu R12 DISC 32mm
| S → 54 | 72% | Compare |
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Tire Clearance
≈ Stack, Reach, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
1 899 $
Performance Road71%VeloBuild
VeloBuild R-177 920g
| S → M | 71% | Compare |
= Head Tube Angle, Chainstay
≈ Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
399 $
Performance Road71%X-Lab
XDS X-LAB AD9/RT9 7790g
| S → M | 71% | Compare |
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay
≈ Stack, Reach, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
7 999 $
Performance Road71%Java
JAVA VESUVIO 9500g
| S → M | 71% | Compare |
≈ Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
1 360 $
Performance Road71%Voice Velo
| S → L/54 | 71% | Compare |
= Head Tube Angle
≈ Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
1 399 $ - 1 699 $
Performance Road71%Tavelo
TAVELO Arow ULTRALIGHT Edition 710g 32mm
| S → 510 | 71% | Compare |
= Chainstay, Tire Clearance
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
2 150 $
Performance Road71%Tavelo
TAVELO Arow 1157g 32mm
| S → 510 | 71% | Compare |
= Chainstay, Tire Clearance
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
1 650 $
Performance Road70%
OSTRO VAM Full Internal Wiring Carbon Fiber Road Bicycle Frame Assembly Carbon Frame Combination 32mm
| S → 54 | 70% | Compare |
= Stack, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Tire Clearance
≈ Reach, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, TT Slope
Performance Road69%LightCarbon
LightCarbon LCR020 "Super Aero Race" 1100g 35mm
| S → 540 | 69% | Compare |
= Head Tube Angle, Chainstay, Top Tube
≈ Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, TT Slope, Tire Clearance
Performance Road68%Winspace
Winspace T1600 1089g 32mm
| S → 510 | 68% | Compare |
= Head Tube Angle, Tire Clearance
≈ Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
2 100 $
Performance Road68%Elves
Elves Vanyar Pro 920g 30mm
| S → 53 | 68% | Compare |
= Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, TT Slope, Tire Clearance
990 €
Performance Road67%TanTan
TanTan TT-X38 1100g 32mm
| S → 54 | 67% | Compare |
= Head Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, Tire Clearance
≈ Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
499 $
Performance Road67%LightCarbon
| S → 540 | 67% | Compare |
= Wheelbase
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
Performance Road67%LightCarbon
| S → 540 | 67% | Compare |
= Wheelbase
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope
FAQ — Merida Reacto (S)
What are cheap alternatives to the Merida Reacto (S)?
These Chinese-made carbon frames offer similar geometry to the Merida Reacto (S) at a fraction of the price:
- ELVES Falath EXP (UCI Approved) (79% geometry match)
- LightCarbon LCR017-D (78% geometry match)
- Speeder Cycling Carbon Integrated Road Disc Frameset (SC-R55D) (78% geometry match)
- ICAN A9 (75% geometry match)
- TanTan FM025 (73% geometry match)
What frames have the most similar geometry to the Merida Reacto (S)?
The ELVES Falath EXP (UCI Approved) is the closest match to the Merida Reacto (S) with a 79% 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 (S)?
The Merida Reacto (S) has a stack-to-reach ratio of 1.39, 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 (S)?
The Merida Reacto (S) is classified as a Performance Road bike with a stack-to-reach ratio of 1.39. 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.