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MeridaTime Warp TT

Time trial20224th generation (TIME WARP TT CF5 IV, disc) ↗Disc brakesUCI legalDiscontinued

The fourth-generation Time Warp TT, Merida's disc-brake time trial bike raced by Bahrain Victorious and launched in March 2022. It added flat-mount disc brakes, 28 mm tyre clearance and an S-Flex seatpost to the previous rim-brake frame while, Merida says, keeping its weight. It was sold only as a team frame kit and now sits in Merida's archive.

Merida Time Warp TT team frame kit, drive side
© Merida Industry Co., Ltd.
Last MSRP
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Builds
1
Sizes
3
Frame weight
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Design sketch, generated from the manufacturer's photo

Our verdict

No overall score: there's no complete-bike price to rate

A proven WorldTour time trial frame with disc brakes and 28 mm tyre clearance, sold only as a team frame kit. Merida never published a price or aero data for the disc version, it came in just three sizes, and it is no longer in the range.

Scored Oct 2026

AI-drafted from the specs on this page and reviewed before publishing. Scores are relative to every bike in the catalog when they were given, so they drop as newer bikes and parts raise the bar.

Aero
76/100

Aero claims and front-end integration

Frame
74/100

Carbon grade, weight and warranty

Hydration & storage
45/100

Not counted in the overall score for time-trial bikes: UCI rules limit integrated hydration and storage. Hydration and storage in the frame

Fit
58/100

Sizes and adjustment range

Practicality
62/100

Travel, standard parts, servicing

How each category is scored

Frame & platform

What each race allows

Frame & fork

Frame material
Carbon (CF5)
Fork material
Carbon (TIME WARP TT CF5 IV)
Frame sizes
S, M, L
Colours
Black
Also available as
Time Warp TRI (triathlon version on a CF5 IV frame)
UCI frame approval
UCI list entry 'TIME WARP 4' (frame and fork, all disciplines), sizes XS-L (4), approved 15.06.2021, code MERI-WARP4 (UCI list version 2026.10.02); the frame kit itself was sold in S-L

Compatibility & standards

Brake type
Hydraulic disc, flat mount (140/160 mm front, 140 mm rear)
Max rotor size
160 mm
Wheel size
700c
Max tire width
28 mm
Bottom bracket standard
BB86.5
Front axle
12x100 thru-axle (Merida Expert SL)
Rear axle
12x142 thru-axle (Merida Expert SL)
Cable routing
Fully internal

Fit & adjustability

Aerobar system
Vision Metron TT aero base bar (Merida edition), compatible with Vision Metron TFE extensions
Seatpost type
Merida Time Warp S-Flex carbon aero seatpost, 0 or 15 mm setback

Aerodynamics

Manufacturer aero claims
Merida says the previous Time Warp TT saved about 400 g and about 9 W at 50 km/h over its predecessor, and that the disc version keeps that weight.

Travel, maintenance & warranty

Derailleur hanger
Merida DH-067 (Shimano direct mount)
Proprietary parts
Metron TT base bar, Time Warp seatpost and aero clamp, Time Warp TT headset

Design sketches

Design sketch of the Merida Time Warp TT, side view
Side view · Design sketch, generated from the manufacturer's photo
Design sketch of the Merida Time Warp TT, three-quarter view
Three-quarter view · Design sketch, generated from the manufacturer's photo
Design sketch of the Merida Time Warp TT, front view
Front view · Design sketch, generated from the manufacturer's photo

Builds & components

Highlighted rows differ between builds. Green marks the best value.

Merida Time Warp TT builds
Time Warp TT Team Frame-Kit
Overview
TypeFrameset
NotesFrame, fork, seatpost, headset and Vision Metron TT aero base bar. Merida published no price.
Cockpit
BasebarVision Metron TT
MaterialCarbon
HeadsetMerida Time Warp TT
Saddle & seatpost
SeatpostMerida Time Warp
Offset / setback0 or 15 mm setback
MaterialCarbon

Time Warp TT price & value

Building up the Time Warp TT Team Frame-Kit

Included: Basebar, Headset, Seatpost.

Still to buy: Groupset, Crankset, Cassette, Chain, Brake calipers, Wheelset, Tires, Saddle, Pedals.

Ownership checklist

1 of 3 known checks pass, 4 not published by Merida. Why these checks

  • ✕

    Threaded bottom bracket

    BB86.5

  • ✕

    UDH derailleur hanger

    Merida DH-067 (Shimano direct mount)

  • ✓

    Standard 12×142 mm rear axle

    12x142 thru-axle (Merida Expert SL)

  • ?

    Works with mechanical shifting

  • ?

    Fits third-party aerobars

    Vision Metron TT aero base bar (Merida edition), compatible with Vision Metron TFE extensions

  • ?

    Rear disc wheel compatible

  • ?

    Fit kept when packed

Time Warp TT geometry

Merida Time Warp TT geometry
SML
Stack463 mm18.2″478 mm18.8″519 mm20.4″
Reach399 mm15.7″435 mm17.1″445 mm17.5″
Seat angle min76°76°76°
Seat angle max76°76°76°
Head tube angle72°72°72°
Head tube length72 mm2.8″72 mm2.8″115 mm4.5″
Effective top tube514 mm20.2″554 mm21.8″574 mm22.6″
Seat tube length500 mm19.7″540 mm21.3″580 mm22.8″
Chainstay415 mm16.3″415 mm16.3″415 mm16.3″
Wheelbase988 mm38.9″1,022 mm40.2″1,045 mm41.1″
BB drop55 mm2.2″70 mm2.8″70 mm2.8″
Fork length371 mm14.6″371 mm14.6″371 mm14.6″
Standover781 mm30.7″799 mm31.5″838 mm33″
Wheel size700c700c700c

Side view & pad range

Your positionYour position (optional)

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Merida Time Warp TT · M

How the geometry rides

The Time Warp TT in size M against the middle size of 16 other bikes: tendencies from geometry, not a ride review (how to read this).

  • Wheelbase1,022 mm40.2″

    shortestlonger than 100% of 16 bikeslongest

    Long wheelbase: tends to track straight and feel calm at speed.

  • Chainstay415 mm16.3″

    shortestlonger than 88% of 20 bikeslongest

    Long chainstays: adds stability and room for a rear wheel with wide tyres.

Compare on the stack & reach chart

Good to know

  • Racing

    Bahrain Victorious used the Time Warp TT; Ahmed Madan won the Bahrain national time trial title on it days after receiving the bike in 2022.

    Source

  • History

    Merida's page for the frame kit is now marked as an archived model.

    Source

Time Warp TT FAQ

Is the Merida Time Warp TT UCI legal?+

Yes. The Merida Time Warp TT is UCI legal, so it can be raced in draft-illegal triathlon as well as UCI time trials.

What sizes does the Merida Time Warp TT come in?+

3 sizes: S, M and L.

What seat angle does the Merida Time Warp TT have?+

76° effective seat tube angle.

What is the tire clearance of the Merida Time Warp TT?+

Up to 28 mm tires on 700c wheels.

Which groupsets are compatible with the Merida Time Warp TT?+

Bottom bracket: BB86.5.

Is the Merida Time Warp TT aerodynamic?+

Merida says the previous Time Warp TT saved about 400 g and about 9 W at 50 km/h over its predecessor, and that the disc version keeps that weight.

Sources

Merida Time Warp TT data last updated · How the data is checked ·