Is Merida Reacto good?

Is Merida Reacto good?

Merida’s 2021 Reacto Team-E road bike is a race thoroughbred that excels on flat and rolling terrain. The straight line speed, stiffness and handling are all brilliant, but the ride may be too firm for some. I said in my first ride review that this is unapologetically a ‘race bike,’ and I’m sticking with that.

Are Merida bikes sold in the US?

The only reason Merida aren’t sold in the USA is because they are the major share holder of Specialized and make their frames. The agreement is that Merida won’t compete for the market share in the USA.

What is the weight of Merida Reacto 5000?

19.0 lbs
2021 Merida REACTO 5000

MSRP	£2,450 (about $3,451)
Weight	19.0 lbs
Frame	Carbon
Fork	Carbon
Wheels	700c

Is Merida made in China?

Merida Industry Co., Ltd. Founded in 1972 by Ike Tseng (1932–2012), the company designs and manufactures over 2 million bicycles a year at its factories in Taiwan, China and Germany. …

Which is better Merida or trek?

Trek is by far the better frame. They have way more experience than Merida. However in this fine country of ours, Trek has possibly the worst back up service and support of any brand. At that price point, not too much can go wrong, so I would go with the Trek, I am not too keen on the Merida Fong Kong logo on my bike.

Are Merida bikes bad?

In general, the Merida frames are quite good, even on their low end bikes. The low end bikes save costs by skimping on the peripherals, the front ends are generally pretty average, if not insultingly awful, in order to keep costs low.

Where is the Merida factory?

While production and manufacturing is based in Asia, MERIDA’s development centre, including an assembly line for the European market, is located in Germany. MERIDA have a unique advantage in being able to combine German development expertise with in-house production and manufacturing experience in Asia.

What country is Merida bikes from?

Taiwan
Handmade in Taiwan Ike Tseng, our founder, was determined to improve the reputation and quality of bikes made in Taiwan. This remains a key objective for his family, who continue to run Merida today.