MERIDA Reacto 4000 2023

[Alba Zeus]

Morning,

I have my eye on this bike however have no experience with Merida as a brand.

Anyone with experience of this model or its older counterparts?

 

[Cycleops]

Merida is a good well established Taiwanese brand who have been going since 1972. They make for Specialized and now own 49%>
Like many other far Eastern brands. You need to compare specs with others to ascertain value and be sure to check warranty and what it covers.
Buy with confidence.

 

[sevenfourate]

Never owned one. Know many who do....

Specs of that look great. And as above: I'd have no issue purchasing into the (Long established) Brand though.
Or that particular model.

So when's it arriving then ?

 

[Jameshow]

Pretty much same as giants.
Get the job done without much flair?

Looks nice bike though... !

I'd get the ultegra tbh fair bit lighter....

 

[vickster]

Less common on the roads though than Giant bikes, so more interesting

 

[Cycleops]

I'd get the ultegra tbh fair bit lighter....

And don't forget to take the loose change from your pocket

 

[Brandane]

Not sure about that particular model, but as a brand I rate them highly. As @Cycleops stated, they are a long established brand and make frames for bigger named brands.
I have a Merida Ride 4000, bought new in 2018. Great bike for the occasions I feel like pretending I'm a roadie. On the strength of that bike, I bought another Merida last year, an e-Scultura for when I feel like pretending I need some battery assistance (an investment for the future) . Both bikes are great to ride in their own ways; so I have no hesitation in recommending them.

 

[Brandane]

With a name like @Alba Zeus , I assume you live north of the border too. I bought both my Meridas from Ayrshire Cycle Services in Prestwick Main Street. A good wee LBS to deal with in my experience. Might be worth a visit or a phone call as they are Merida agents.

 

[Jameshow]

And don't forget to take the loose change from your pocket

Surprising only a few hundred on a £2k bike!!

 

[Alba Zeus]

With a name like @Alba Zeus , I assume you live north of the border too. I bought both my Meridas from Ayrshire Cycle Services in Prestwick Main Street. A good wee LBS to deal with in my experience. Might be worth a visit or a phone call as they are Merida agents.

Yeah not far from that way. Thanks for the heads up

 

[Jameshow]

Surprising only a few hundred on a £2k bike!!

I just think if I were spending £2k I'd get ultegra not 105...

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Surprising only a few hundred on a £2k bike!!

I just think if I were spending £2k I'd get ultegra not 105...

What's that £'s saving per ounce then?

£2k is probably not far off of 'entry level' for a pretty decent road bike these days and 105 is a very good groupset to be fair and probably what you would expect at this pricepoint.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Morning,

I have my eye on this bike however have no experience with Merida as a brand.

Anyone with experience of this model or its older counterparts?

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Very nice good looking bike.

 

[Milzy]

Pretty much same as giants.
Get the job done without much flair?

Looks nice bike though... !

I'd get the ultegra tbh fair bit lighter....

About 2 Energy gels lighter. Great.

 

[Jameshow]

What's that £'s saving per ounce then?

£2k is probably not far off of 'entry level' for a pretty decent road bike these days and 105 is a very good groupset to be fair and probably what you would expect at this pricepoint.

But if ultegra is £300 why not!
About a £1 a gram!