{"id":17687,"date":"2016-08-26T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-08-26T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2016\/08\/26\/first-look-friday-merida-reacto-4000-south-industries-rims-and-wahoo-elemnt-r5468\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T07:45:25","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T07:45:25","slug":"first-look-friday-merida-reacto-4000-south-industries-rims-and-wahoo-elemnt-r5468","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/first-look-friday-merida-reacto-4000-south-industries-rims-and-wahoo-elemnt-r5468\/","title":{"rendered":"First Look Friday: Merida Reacto 4000, South Industries rims, and Wahoo ELEMNT"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>First Look Friday is an introduction to the gear that we are currently testing for review. This week we&#8217;re featuring Merida&#8217;s Reacto 4000 road bike, South Industries rims and the Wahoo ELEMNT GPS bike computer.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article_h1\">Merida Reacto 4000<\/h2>\n<p>The Reacto represents Merida&#8217;s range of aero race road bikes boasting aerodynamic teardrop tube profiles, with direct mount brakes, internal cable routing, an integrated seatpost which use Merida&#8217;s SFlex technology for some added comfort in the saddle.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-92624700-1472198535.jpg\" data-fileid=\"789286\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"789286\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-92624700-1472198535.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-92624700-1472198535.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Merida Reacto 4000 model retails for R 29,999.00. For this you get a full carbon aero frame featuring a mostly Shimano 105 groupset but with an FSA Gossamer crankset and KMC chain. Wheels are Merida branded made by Alexrims wrapped in 25C Continental tyres.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Specifications:<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"specsList\">\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Colour<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">black \/ green <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Frame sizes<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">47cm, 50cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 59cm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Frame sizes<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">REACTO CF3<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Fork<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Reacto Carbon pro-direct<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Derailleur front<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano 105 D<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Derailleur rear<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano 105 SS<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Shifters<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano 105<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Brake lever<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano 105<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Brakes<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano 105-direct<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Chainwheel<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">FSA Gossamer Pro 52-36 (BB386)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Chain<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">KMC X11<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Hubs<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Formula Road Bearing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Rim<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Merida Expert 35 CW<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Freewheel<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano CS-5800-11 11-28<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Tyres<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Continental Ultra Sport II 25 fold<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Spokes<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Black stainless<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Handlebar stem<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Merida Expert Carbon OS -5<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Handlebar<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Merida Compact road OS<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Headset<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">FSA No.47\/48<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Seat post<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Reacto carbon Race [Di2 ready]<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Saddle<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Merida Sport Pro<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Weight<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">8.90 kg<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article_h1\">South Industries rims<\/h2>\n<p>South Industries manufacture their &#8220;handgemaak&#8221; carbon rims in South Africa. They have two models: a 29er rim intended for cross-country\/ marathon use and a beefier 650b rim for all-mountain riding.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-51924300-1472198536.jpg\" data-fileid=\"789287\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"789287\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-51924300-1472198536.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-51924300-1472198536.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Considering feedback from their pro riders and test team over the last year, both rim designs have been tweaked from the original models with new optimised carbon lay-ups.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Specifications:<\/h2>\n<p><strong>29XC<\/strong><br \/>370g weight<br \/>28mm internal width<br \/>32mm outside width<br \/>22mm deep profile<br \/>Hookless bead<br \/>32h or 28h (drilled at 5deg angle)<br \/>Suitable for existing 2.2 to 2.3&#8243; profile tyres<\/p>\n<p><strong>275AM<\/strong><br \/>420g weight<br \/>28mm internal width<br \/>34mm outside width<br \/>23mm deep profile<br \/>Hookless bead<br \/>32h (drilled at 5deg angle)<\/p>\n<p>The South Industries rims retail for R 6,985.00 per rim.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article_h1\">Wahoo ELEMNT GPS bike computer<\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-03042100-1472198537.jpg\" data-fileid=\"789288\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"789288\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-03042100-1472198537.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-03042100-1472198537.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Wahoo ELEMNT GPS bike computer sends and receives signals via both Bluetooth 4.0 and ANT+ which means it will pair with most sensors, smart devices and trainers. Connecting to the device via the app allows you to change settings easily and track your workout progress. LED lights on the device provide a quick way to see if you&#8217;re on pace with important performance metrics like speed, cadence and power. The ELEMNT can be used for navigation with maps for most countries included. Wahoo recently updated the ELEMNT firmware to support <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikehub.co.za\/features\/_\/gear\/gear-news\/strava-live-segments-come-to-wahoos-elemnt-gps-bike-computer-r5345\" rel=\"external nofollow\">Strava Live Segments<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Specifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Physical Dimensions: 2.3&#8243; x 3.5&#8243; x 0.8&#8243; (57.5mm x 90.5mm x 21.2mm)<br \/>Display Size: 2.7&#8243; (68.6mm)<br \/>Weight: 3.5 oz<br \/>Battery: USB rechargeable<br \/>Battery Life: 16 hours<br \/>Waterproof Rating: IPX7 (waterproof up to 5 ft)<br \/>Shock Proof: Yes<\/p>\n<p>The Wahoo ELEMNT retails for R5,999.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>First Look Friday is an introduction to the gear that we are currently testing for review. This week we&#8217;re featuring Merida&#8217;s Reacto 4000 road bike, South Industries rims and the Wahoo ELEMNT GPS bike computer. 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