Sonny Colbrelli's 2018 Merida Reacto gallery

Sonny Colbrelli's 2018 Merida Reacto gallery

Black and gold aero machine for Italian sprinter

Sonny Colbrelli's 2018 Merida Reacto

Sadhbh O'Shea/Immediate Media

Josh Evans

Published: December 18, 2017 at 6:00 pm
Sonny Colbrelli's 2018 Merida Reacto - Sadhbh O'Shea/Immediate Media
The bike runs a Shimano Dura-Ace R9150 groupset - Sadhbh O'Shea/Immediate Media
Paired with the Dura-Ace groupset is a SRM Origin power meter crankset with Dura-Ace 9000 series chain rings - Sadhbh O'Shea/Immediate Media
The team is using older Dura-Ace 9000 series pedals - Sadhbh O'Shea/Immediate Media
Colour coordinated Elite Custom Race Plus bottle cages are paired with the Reacto - Sadhbh O'Shea/Immediate Media
Bahrain-Merida have team edition Prologo Scratch 2 Nack saddles - Sadhbh O'Shea/Immediate Media
The bike features an S-Flex seatpost design to help absorb shocks and improve comfort - Sadhbh O'Shea/Immediate Media
The angular seat cluster is a popular design for aero bikes - Sadhbh O'Shea/Immediate Media
A look at the Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9150 rear derailleur - Sadhbh O'Shea/Immediate Media
The bike runs direct mount Dura-Ace brakes - Sadhbh O'Shea/Immediate Media
A closer look at the front hub of the Fulcrum Speed 55T carbon aero wheels - Sadhbh O'Shea/Immediate Media
The Italian sprinter opts for Vision Metron 6D integrated handlebars - Sadhbh O'Shea/Immediate Media
A bird's-eye view of Colbrelli's cockpit - Sadhbh O'Shea/Immediate Media
Aerodynamic profiling of the tubing features throughout the bike - Sadhbh O'Shea/Immediate Media
The bike has a full carbon fork and the team opts to run the SRM speed sensor on the front wheel - Sadhbh O'Shea/Immediate Media
The fork crown cuts into the down tube of the frame - Sadhbh O'Shea/Immediate Media
Continental Competition tubular tyres are the most popular in the WorldTour peloton - Sadhbh O'Shea/Immediate Media
The 2018 Reacto reduced the size of the seatstay junction on the seat tube - Sadhbh O'Shea/Immediate Media
Colbrelli's view of his cockpit - Sadhbh O'Shea/Immediate Media
Another look at Colbrelli's 2018 aero race bike - Sadhbh O'Shea/Immediate Media
The seatpost and seat tube feature a flat rear profile - Sadhbh O'Shea/Immediate Media
A closer look at the tyre profile - Sadhbh O'Shea/Immediate Media
Bahrain-Merida bikes are all equipped with gold SRM PC-8 head units - Sadhbh O'Shea/Immediate Media

This article was originally published on Cyclingnews

Sonny Colbrelli was first seen race testing the third incarnation of the Merida Reacto at the Criterium du Dauphine in June, before the 2018 version of the bike was launched officially ahead of the Tour de France.

The aero frame sees updates to improve comfort and aerodynamics while reducing weight.

Bahrain-Merida raced on dark blue versions of the bike this season following the launch earlier in the year, but ahead of the 2018 season the team opted for a black design while retaining the distinctive gold and red detailing of the team.

Gold detailing of the bike continues with the SRM PC-8 headunit that pairs with the SRM Origin crankset. Colbrelli runs 172.5mm cranks and 53/39 Dura-Ace 9000 series chainrings.

The team is using older Dura-Ace 9000 series pedals - Sadhbh O'Shea/Immediate Media

A Shimano Dura-Ace R9150 groupset is paired with the frameset, with Fulcrum providing the Speed 55T carbon tubular wheels for Colbrelli.

Prologo supplies the contact points of handlebar tape, which wrap the Vision Metron 6D bars, and a custom Scratch 2 Nack saddle.

Click or swipe through the gallery above for a closer look at the Italian sprinter’s bike.

Full specifications

  • Frame: Merida Reacto CF4
  • Fork: Merida Reacto Superlite full carbon tapered fork
  • Brakes: Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 direct mount
  • Brake/shift levers: Shimano Dura-Ace R9150
  • Front derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace R9150
  • Rear derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace R9150
  • Cassette: Shimano Dura-Ace R9100
  • Chain: Shimano Dura-Ace HG-X11
  • Crankset: SRM Origin power meter with Dura-Ace 9000 chainrings 53/39, 172.5mm crank length
  • Tyres: Continental Competition ALX 25mm tubular
  • Wheels: Fulcrum Speed 55T
  • Handlebars/stem: Vision Metron 6D
  • Tape/grips: Prologo
  • Pedals: Shimano Dura-Ace 9000
  • Saddle: Prologo Scratch 2 Nack in custom Bahrain-Merida finish
  • Seat post: Merida Reacto carbon superlite
  • Bottle cages: Elite Carbon Race Plus
  • Computer: SRM PC-8 in custom gold finish
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