Used Merida reacto 5000 or new Emonda sl5

[Rudi33]

Hello Hubbers. Looking at a used merida reacto and new emonda sl5. Both frames are 58cm. Reacto is cheaper and uletgra 10 speed. Emonda new 105 11 speed but more expensive

 

What would you suggest(i race alot also)?

Weight: 63

Height:191

Leg inseam:94

Arm length:63

 

Hello Hubbers. Looking at a used merida reacto and new emonda sl5. Both frames are 58cm. Reacto is cheaper and uletgra 10 speed. Emonda new 105 11 speed but more expensive

 

What would you suggest(i race alot also)?

Weight: 63

Height:191

Leg inseam:94

Arm length:63

https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/372773-merida-reacto-5000-58cm-bm3297/

 

I'd go for this! I saw one in my size at CycleLab a couple seasons back, think it was like 38k new. plus its Ultegra 6800 11 speed and not 10, error in ad.

[BassoBoy]

As a massive douche once said "it's not about the bike". A 2014 steel road bike, is very avant garde - we even have a thread on that - https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/131617-steel-back-in-the-peleton/page-1

 

If you really want to look pro, then get a nondescript bike that fits you and make it go faster than the latest Di2 equipped carbon beast that daddy needed to take a second mortgage to buy for his little champion.

 

 

but most of all, get a bike that suits/fits you. looks come 2nd.

lol. Ill show em..... in 4 years time

[BassoBoy]

https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/372773-merida-reacto-5000-58cm-bm3297/

 

I'd go for this! I saw one in my size at CycleLab a couple seasons back, think it was like 38k new. plus its Ultegra 6800 11 speed and not 10, error in ad.

Hey unfortunately not going with reacto but thanks anyway

[DieselnDust]

https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/372773-merida-reacto-5000-58cm-bm3297/

 

I'd go for this! I saw one in my size at CycleLab a couple seasons back, think it was like 38k new. plus its Ultegra 6800 11 speed and not 10, error in ad.

 

and it can't be a 58cm so another error. They list either 56cm (L) or 59cm (XL)

If the latter it would be a good fit especially if its 11sp

[Andymann]

Thanks everyone. For the suggestions.

I'm going to THE PPA Junior Academy in Sept so I want to look "pro" because I currently run a 2014 steel bike which is too small for me and the slowest guy from the selection. Also I'm too young for DC so just DC training rides unfortunately.

 

I am no pro.  But if I had R1 for everytime I have been dropped or passed by some Oom on a 1990's steel-framed Colnago or Aluminium Bianchi with 9-Speed Veloce I could probably have quit my job and become one.

 

There's a phrase we used to use in the Motorcycle trade - ATGNI - Stands for All The Gear, No Idea