NEW MERIDA REACTO EXPENSIVE VS CHEAP | BIKOTIC

[@DriesGntj]

If I would buy a new bike today, i'd go for a merida or a giant. The quality and price are just so good compared to other brands

[@sifi7950]

Completely agree! I’ve got a good entry level Giant gravel bike (Revolt 1) and a good entry level Merida road bike (Scultura 400 rim) and I’m so impressed. If I ever upgrade to a Carbon road bike I’d had my heart set on a BMC Road Machine, but the new Scultura looks awesome!

[@robcalkelme]

Check out Scott , Ridley , Ribble, Canyon or Rose

[@sifi7950]

Also, I think Giant and Merida are the two largest companies that own the whole design/manufacturing process, through to making their own moulds…

[@Dragos02]

Why not Canyon? Only downside is they haven't updated their Ultimate and Endurace for like 4-5 year's 😕

[@DriesGntj]

@@Dragos02 because I watch Hambini video's ;-) I'm less convinced about their build quality

[@adampieper6943]

Deciding between the new Scultura and Reacto is one of the toughest decisions to make in a lifetime.

[@tippy35075]

I've got my eye on the Scultura 8000 because the lower models are all Sram groupsets, and my preference is Shimano

[@kingprone7846]

the question is how aero the scultura is compared to the reacto. If the new 2022 scultura is 80-90% as good its probably the better buy. Not necessarily because it is lighter but because its more comfortable to ride.

[@jcsrst]

Specialized is being greedy. I like the Tarmac but not for $14,000.00!! I think they are taking advantage of the uptick in cycling popularity. That Merida Reacto is a great value and a nice looking bike. As for Durian rider, think Durian fruit... I love your videos, especially the comparisons and the dry sense of humor 😊

[@PeterMcMullan01]

That speed of light tarmac is hilarious! They are taking the piss.

[@RyanCL140]

Love your sense of humour got me creased so dry

[@graemehill]

About the tires, the GP5000 TL is their old tubeless tire. Now they have the GP5000S and the GP5000S TR where the latter is tubeless compatible.

[@frederickstaana1269]

specialized is an overpriced Merida.. Merida made it for them, you get the same tech, with alot of discount

[@shaunhoulahan4080]

I like the Merida bikes but I’d go for a Scultura too. The price of Specialized SL7s is astonishing. I don’t believe Ineos have changed to disc brakes for any performance advantage I think it’s a manufacturer’s decision. I’m sure that disc brakes offer better braking but I certainly don’t think they’re worth an extra $1000 ( this was the price jump where I live)

[@jeffreyng1980]

I have confident for merida bike.

[@stephenfeldwick3271]

I’ve got a deposit down for the Scultura Team - looking like a bargain (relatively speaking) in comparison with the laughable Spesh pricing!

[@kingprone7846]

ive been riding cyclocross bikes for a long time (getting old now so switching to roadbike soon haha) - disc brakes are a huge confidence and quality of life upgrade. When you go back to rims you realize how bad they are.

[@GustavoSoares06]

I'm in New Zealand. yesterday I went to check out the reacto with old Bahrain paint job and I kind like it. really good value for money for a bike with ultegra groupset (apart from the cranksets). seems to be a good bike.. Di2 compatible too..I'm very tempted to get it, move my di2 groupset over and sell the old bike.

[@gregmorrison7320]

I was gonna link you this video, but you beat me to it haha!

[@GustavoSoares06]

@@gregmorrison7320 arrrriba 🙃 yeah, I did a lot of research

[@Peter-wg1ri]

I appreciate your content, always informative and entertaining. Thank you for the effort!

[@plantpoweredpedaller6264]

Those Tarmac prices look like a steal compared to the Cervelo R5 Lamborghini for sale at Sigma Sports for £18,468.

[@alexpoe6341]

never clicked so fast on a new video before

[@felix8642]

I rode on a S-Works Tarmac SL7 (OEM) because I couldn't afford the real thing and I wanted a bike during the covid period. Its heavier than the actual frame by about 300grams. It's a indeed a very comfortable bike. I climbed so well with it (I am not a climbing fan)

[@grandpalouis818]

Would love to see you do a segment on the new Dolan ares disc

[@Maaaarrrryyyy]

Great product and company

[@sorooshusa]

At the time of this comment, we are at the stage 3 or 4 of the 2022 TDF and its raining heavy in Denmark. So many crashes due to non-dry terrain. If that doesnt justify disc brake, then i dont know what does.

[@raphaeltiziani7476]

1:36 you are wrong. The new handlebar has a bit of a different shape and is a few grams lighter.

[@bolshackdragon087]

how did Merida made the new model cheaper than the outgoing model? Any ideas?

[@bikotic]

yeh good question!

[@SM-67]

Another great video 👍 It would be good to see you tackle something from one of the lesser known brands. By the way I’m looking at purchasing a Time Alpe d’Huez 01, just saying 🤞

[@mzefic]

Would be nice to probably check the 2022 Cube C:62 Agree lineup. Seems like a really good value pack, with the top of the line SLT coming up with the new Dura-Ace gear @ 5599 euros.

[@bnzboy]

Fight club is a timeless classic!

[@lechprotean]

and I've gone full Bob myself no extra padding needed. All in the name of speed!

[@ebospeed3339]

Forgot to mention that the cheaper version comes with alu drop bar

[@Countrystock]

Why are they using Shimano XTR RT-MT900 disc rotors and not Dura-ace ones on their top end bikes ???

[@Nyarlathoth]

Because they are lighter. Most riders swapped the discs of DA9100 for those, therefore Shimano decided to integrate them into DA9200. Technically, those are DA disc rotors now.

[@joelyons886]

because that's what the new rotors on new Dura Ace are

[@Countrystock]

I prefer the look of the Dura ace ones

[@arianewell6252]

Had a hard laugh at the T. rex comment. 😂. Thanks.

[@swe223]

09:18 Not true. No disc brake bike in the pro peloton is at the UCI weight limit (consistently for all riders, even bigger ones). Let alone for us mere mortals unless we sell a kidney

[@normen416]

One of them is, wilier zero slr is the only bike that is under UCI weight limit, bog standard

[@swe223]

​@@normen416 Yes indeed, thanks for pointing that out. But let me have some doubts. The weight listed by Wilier includes very light tubular wheels, and without pedals I guess? Without bottle cages? Without computer mounts? Look at the video of Jakob Fuglsang's Wilier 0 SLR: it's 7.15kg. Sure it *might* be under the UCI weight with the right components, but put on (light) clincher wheels and accesories and bam you're 300g over. It's not a bike that can be consistently at 6.8kg for every rider like it used to be with rims.

[@normen416]

@@swe223 i guess youre right, tho the wheels are actually clincher, the bog standart came at 6.6kg, so with pedals and everything would be more than 6.8, but pretty close other than competitors

[@theinstigatorr]

Can you get a reacto in custom colour?

[@joelyons886]

Would be interesting to see comparison between the Merida and the Canyon offer… As for rim or disc??? taking the weight and annoying noise every now and then for me disc is a way better option from the following perspectives cost of damaging carbon wheels and replacing carbon brake pads the increased and faith in breaking and knowing on wet days coming off descents that I am in a better place makes it a no brainer, but I can see why rim still holds close to people at the end of the day it's a personal choice. But one thing we can all agree on and that is the paint job on that SL7 eeeeek

[@tieskuijpers936]

I believe 4iiii is pronounced 4 eyes

[@larslosh5598]

insult

[@tieskuijpers936]

@@larslosh5598 ?

[@aviationworld6029]

Hey , I been following you for a while now. What do you think of the paint scheme ? Which one you think looks better the new team Bahrain or the older colors ? Thanks

[@hiddenguitardog]

To be honest... I personally liked the old bahran mclaren colours. Unfortunately none for sale anymore!

[@aviationworld6029]

@@hiddenguitardog lots on sale on eBay, I just purchased one new at a very good price

[@BurgerTime7441]

Yeah the cheaper versions of the Reacto look to be one of the best value for money aero bikes available.

[@ThisIZ2Funny]

Hi,is this bike gears 3x7-/3x8?

[@le0fonzagoric164]

"Designed by lunatic" wahahahhahahahah

[@SabianDB02]

I would love this bike in a XXL size

[@AKSKMY]

I wanted to get Reacto 5000 with the old bright orange but realised that if I wanted to go DI2 then have to spend more to get the upgrade DI2 kit. Anyways is the 2021 orange or the 2022 red/orange more appealing now?

[@aviationworld6029]

I think the old 2020 team Bahrain looks the best

[@pawelodz8050]

£2500? What a lovely time of low prices :D

[@walkerbikes8]

I love rim brakes don't get me wrong, but durianrider is just a troll looking for clicks on his opinions. You actually provide fact and humor in a way that proves your head isn't so far stuck up your ass. Thank you for being factual, this is what cyclists need to make an informed decision. But don't get me wrong I still love rim brakes...

[@timboha8191]

My name is Robert Paulson

[@juanchisaenz9476]

Living in the US, seeing these euro bikes creates pain and torture to my heart.

[@bikotic]

Why?

[@juanchisaenz9476]

@@bikotic Bikes like Merida are not available in the US as far as I know and with the current market, any new bike on any local bike shop is already bought /preordered lol

[@bikotic]

@@juanchisaenz9476 Yeh that sucks!

[@kingprone7846]

3:10 WTF IS THAT???????????????

[@miculucianionel9332]

Reacto 6000 (not 5000) is the best option in my opinion.

[@SenorGonzo]

It's called 4 eyeeeeeeeee.

[@SenorGonzo]

Just a "quick" one. Lol, 10 min.

[@palpatine1975]

Specialized has always been over rated and over priced. Not at all worth compared to ther brands which are just as good and hell a lot cheaper... Like Merida, Giant, BH, Canyon, and some models from Trek. I would choose Merida scultura or BH RS1 or ultralight.

[@kylehagertybanana]

you mean an expensive bike vs a bike you shouldn't own unless you are a professional cyclist or stupid rich

[@dh7314]

Scultura makes more sense where I live, so that would be my choice.

[@kingprone7846]

keep in mind for the scultura to make sense you need to be constantly be riding gradiants of above 5%. I live in the mountains and for standard rides thats rare.... Also bear in mind that the normal rider will take a small pump, spare tire, wallet, phone etc with them which adds weight and makes the %weight of the bike count less. For any rider exept for alpine riders who consistently cycle at

[@dh7314]

@@kingprone7846 you’re that guy aren’t you

[@kingprone7846]

@@dh7314 no even where i live its not really steep enough for most rides - unless you purposfully pick that of course. but im not...

[@bobbymooreok]

FAMOUS

[@andras.89]

"Cheap" - sweating in Eastern-European

[@heiser4427]

Specialized are manufactured by Merida, remember that boys

[@siitan83]

Absolutely love the reacto, Its a great frame and looking to get my hands on one of those. Great thing is that you can upgrade it yourself to be lighter. New cockpit from aliexpress, 100g saddle from aliexpress - I recommend the Selle San Marco Aspide. Light wheels (winspace?). Carbon brake rotors maby? Sam Nicholls did great reviews and comparisons on the reacto (kzbin.infovideos)

[@kingprone7846]

got some links to aliexpress for cockpit and saddle?

[@mental9mikey]

Seriously who buys these specialised bikes at those prices? Can anyone here actually comment that they know someone who has? Or perhaps they even know someone whose mate’s auntie’s neighbour’s mechanic’s Facebook friend bought one? 🤨

[@bnzboy]

Well I saw a lot of riders riding their swork bikes in Korea

[@PhiyackYuh]

@@bnzboy well we all know its all about social status in asia plain and simple. Hey look at me i have lots of money than you but then get dropped by a cheaper bike with a better engine right 🤷‍♂️

[@mental9mikey]

@@bnzboy S-works SL7s?

[@DrunkieCat]

I can't tell if specialized is joking or not. The company run by kids.

[@jedkoh]

That Bob reference 🤣

[@Borrobbos]

The Roval Rapide bars are totally different from the Aerofly’s. The GP5000S TR is a new unreleased tire from continental with expected release in October. Pls don’t give that pedophile and women harasser any screentime

[@bikotic]

I saw nothing about the new tyre, how did you know!? Anymore tasty releases coming up?

[@Borrobbos]

@@bikotic Industry Insider :)

[@bikotic]

@@Borrobbos excellent!

[@robcalkelme]

No offense to anyone but S(ex) works are overrated and overpriced -