Vincenzo Nibali's Custom Merida Reacto

Clock00:00, Saturday 14th July 2018

Jon took a closer look at the Merida Reacto of Italian GC contender Vincenzo Nibali. A previous winner of all three Grand Tours, Nibali skipped his home race the Giro this year for a focused campaign at the Tour de France. Will this be the bike that the Shark of Messina uses to claim the yellow jersey?

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Frame and forks: Merida Reacto 54cm
Wheels: Fulcrum 40T with Ceramic Bearings
Tyres: Continental Competition Pro Ltd Tubulars
Handlebars: FSA K Force Carbon
Stem: FSA 99 OS Carbon
Seatpost: Merida Reacto S Flex
Saddle: Unbranded Fiz;k Antares with braided carbon rails.
Shifters: Shimano Dura Ace 9150 Di2
Brakes: Shimano Dura Ace 9110 Direct Mount
Front Mech: Shimano Dura Ace 9150 Di2
Rear Mech: Shimano Dura Ace 9150 Di2 on an extended hanger.
Chainset: 172.5mm SRM Power crankset with Shimano Dura Ace 9150 chainrings
Pedals: Dura Ace
Chainring size: 53-39
Cassette: Shimano Dura Ace 9100 11-28T

Bike weight: 6.93kg
Saddle height: 75cm
Reach: 60cm
Drop:11cm
Bar width: 42cm
Stem length: 120mm
Tyre width: 25mm

Finishing touches:
Elite Leggero carbon bottle cages.
Carbon Ti top cap.
No paint for the triple grand tour winner but there are gleaming custom shark decals and a colourway to reflect his grand tour victories.
It also has a clever quick release system for the hidden rear brake built into the brake cables.


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