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BMC Teammachine SLR THREE vs Merida Reacto 4000

Both are race bikes at a similar price. Here is what actually separates them.

The short answer

For a typical all-round rider the BMC Teammachine SLR THREE comes out ahead (72% against 70%). That is not a universal verdict — change the terrain or the priority and the order can flip.

BMC

Teammachine SLR THREE

72% for a typical rider

£2,399 at Brand website
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Merida

Reacto 4000

70% for a typical rider

£2,400 at Brand website
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What actually separates them

Price
The BMC Teammachine SLR THREE is £1 cheaper — £2,399 against £2,400.
Weight
The BMC Teammachine SLR THREE is 0.2kg lighter, which you notice on long climbs more than anywhere else.

Side by side

Spec Teammachine SLR THREE Reacto 4000
Price £2,399 £2,400
Weight 8.7 kg 8.9 kg
Frame carbon carbon
Groupset Shimano 105 R7100 mechanical 2x12 Shimano 105 R7100 12-speed mechanical
Stack / reach 1.44 1.43
Tyre clearance 32 mm 32 mm
Lowest gear 27 in 29 in
Mudguard mounts No No
Comfort 39 37
Speed 65 64
Climbing 64 58
Value 35 34

Neither might be the right answer

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