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Merida Time Warp TRI vs Swift Neurogen MK3
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Key differences
- The Merida Time Warp TRI starts €291 cheaper (€7,199 vs €7,490 for the Swift Neurogen MK3).
- Our verdict scores the Merida Time Warp TRI higher overall: 71/100 vs 69/100.
- Only the Swift Neurogen MK3 has integrated hydration.
- Tire clearance: up to 30 mm on the Merida Time Warp TRI vs 28 mm on the Swift Neurogen MK3.
Merida Time Warp TRI
Swift Neurogen MK3
| MeridaTime Warp TRI | SwiftNeurogen MK3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Brand | Merida | Swift |
| Build | Time Warp TRI 10K | Neurogen MK3 Evo |
| Build notes | Merida's sites do not publish prices. Colour metallic black (Flash BCP). | GBP from Swift UK; EUR is the list price on Swift's EU store, which currently sells it at €7,899. Swift's global store lists it at £7,799. |
| Price (MSRP) | — | €9,290€9,290£9,400 |
| Model year | 2026 | 2022 |
| Generation | TIME-WARP TRI CF5 IV | Neurogen MK3 (3rd generation, first with disc brakes) |
| Launched | — | 2022-08 |
| Discipline | Triathlon | Triathlon |
| UCI legal | Not stated | Yes |
| Verdict (out of 100) | ||
| Overall score | 71 | 69 |
| Aero | 74 | 76 |
| Frame | 74 | 70 |
| Components | 74 | 74 |
| Hydration & storage | 66 | 72 |
| Fit | 68 | 60 |
| Practicality | 66 | 58 |
| Price | 72 | 70 |
| Frame & fork | ||
| Frame material | Carbon (CF5) | Carbon (Toray T800/T700) |
| Fork material | Carbon (Time-Warp TRI CF5 IV disc) | Carbon (Toray T800/T700), tapered, finned around the brake caliper |
| Frame sizes | XS, S, M, L | 49, 51, 54, 56 |
| Colours | Burgundy red (black); metallic black (Flash BCP); black (titan); titan (black) | — |
| Also available as | Time Warp TT frame kit (time trial version, now archived) | — |
| UCI frame approval | — | Approved 17 Jan 2023 as 'NEUROGEN MK3' (frame and fork), category ALL, sizes XS-L (4), code SWIFT-008 (UCI list version 2026.10.02) |
| Compatibility & standards | ||
| Brake type | Hydraulic disc | Flat-mount disc |
| Max rotor size | — | 160 mm |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c |
| Max tire width | 30 mm | 28 mm |
| Bottom bracket standard | Pressfit 86.5 | Press-fit BB386 EVO (46 mm, 86.5 mm wide) |
| Front axle | 12x100 thru-axle (Merida Expert SL) | 12x100 thru-axle (E-Thru) |
| Rear axle | 12x142 thru-axle (Merida Expert SL) | 12x142 thru-axle (E-Thru) |
| Cable routing | Fully internal | Fully internal |
| Hydration & storage | ||
| Integrated hydration | — | Yes |
| Hydration details | — | Hydration reservoir in the cockpit (Time Zone Hydration Pack). |
| Integrated storage | Yes | Yes |
| Storage details | Top-tube storage box (bento) bolted to the frame. | Nutrition storage on the top tube. |
| Top tube bento box | Yes | Yes |
| Fit & adjustability | ||
| Aerobar system | Merida Metron TT carbon base bar/stem with height- and position-adjustable tri armrests and TRI MAX or TFE carbon extensions depending on build | Swift Time Zone carbon aero bar with clip-on extensions, 400 mm, on a Swift carbon stem |
| Seatpost type | Merida Team TT II carbon aero seatpost (Flip Flop Head for fore-aft saddle position) | Semi-integrated Neurogen MK3 carbon aero seatpost with integrated clamp |
| Aerodynamics | ||
| Testing method | — | Wind-tunnel testing at Silverstone (UK) |
| Tube profile | — | Aero-shaped frame with a streamlined head tube, down tube and fork; finned fork around the front caliper |
| Travel, maintenance & warranty | ||
| Headset bearings | — | 1.5" integrated upper and lower (FSA No.55R on the Comp; the manual lists a Token headset for the Evo) |
| Derailleur hanger | Merida DH-067 (Shimano direct mount) or DH-068 | — |
| Proprietary parts | Metron TT bar/stem, Team TT II seatpost and clamp, Time Warp TT headset, storage box | Neurogen MK3 seatpost and seat clamp, Time Zone cockpit |
| Sold via | Merida dealers | Swift online stores and dealers |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Groupset | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8100 |
| Launched | 2021 · current generation | 2021 · current generation |
| Speeds | 12-speed | 12-speed |
| Electronic | Yes | Yes |
| Drivetrain | 2x12 | 2x12 |
| Shifters | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 ST-R9180 | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 TT (ST-R9180 & SW-R9160) |
| Crankset | Shimano Dura-Ace | Shimano Ultegra R8100 |
| Chainrings | 52/36 | 52/36 |
| Crank length | 165 (XS) / 170 (S-M) / 172.5 (L) | 170 (49) / 172.5 (51-56) |
| Notes | With power meter | — |
| Power meter | Shimano Dura-Ace power meter crankset | — |
| Launched | 2021 · current generation | — |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano SM-BB92-41B | FSA Pressfit 46x30mm |
| Standard | — | Press-fit BB386 EVO |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 | Shimano Ultegra R8100 |
| Range | 11-30 | 11-30 |
| Speeds | 12-speed | 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M9100 | Shimano CN-M8100 |
| Brakes | ||
| Brake levers | Shimano Dura-Ace | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 ST-R9180 |
| Brake calipers | Shimano Dura-Ace | Shimano Dura-Ace BR-R9270 |
| Type | Hydraulic disc, 2-piston | Hydraulic disc |
| Rotors | Shimano RT-CL900 | Shimano Dura-Ace RT900 |
| Front rotor | 160 mm | 140 mm |
| Rear rotor | 140 mm | 140 mm |
| Mount | Center Lock | — |
| Wheels & tires | ||
| Wheelset | Vision Metron 81 SL | DT Swiss ARC 1100 Dicut |
| Front rim depth | 81 mm | 62 mm |
| Rear rim depth | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Internal rim width | 21 mm | — |
| Material | Carbon | Carbon |
| Tubeless ready | Yes | — |
| Tires | Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR | Michelin Power Time Trial |
| Tire width | 28 mm | 25 mm |
| Type | — | Clincher with inner tube |
| Cockpit | ||
| Aerobar system | — | Swift Time Zone Aero Bar |
| Material | — | Carbon |
| Basebar | Merida Metron TT | Swift Time Zone Aero Bar with clip bars |
| Basebar width | — | 400 mm |
| Material | Carbon | Carbon |
| Notes | Integrated bar and stem, -17° stem angle | — |
| Extensions | Vision TFE carbon | — |
| Stem | — | Swift Full Carbon stem with carbon cover |
| Stem length | — | 100 |
| Headset | Merida Time Warp TT | FSA No.55R |
| Saddle & seatpost | ||
| Saddle | Prologo T-Gale TT CPC Nack | Fizik Mistica S-Alloy |
| Seatpost | Merida Team TT II | Swift Neurogen MK3 Aero Seatpost |
| Material | Carbon | Carbon |
| Notes | Aero shape, Time Warp TT insert clamp | — |
| Included extras | ||
| Hydration system | — | Swift Time Zone Hydration Pack |
| Geometry (smallest – largest size) | ||
| Sizes | XS, S, M, L | 49, 51, 54, 56 |
| Rider height min | — | 168–183 cm5′6″–6′0″ |
| Rider height max | — | 173–188 cm5′8″–6′2″ |
| Stack | 496–574 mm19.5–22.6″ | 490–522 mm19.3–20.6″ |
| Reach | 376–427 mm14.8–16.8″ | 383–441 mm15.1–17.4″ |
| Seat angle min | 76–77° | 76.4–78° |
| Seat angle max | 76–77° | 76.4–78° |
| Head tube angle | 71–72° | 72–72.6° |
| Head tube length | 110–173 mm4.3–6.8″ | 80–100 mm3.1–3.9″ |
| Effective top tube | 490–570 mm19.3–22.4″ | 501–552 mm19.7–21.7″ |
| Seat tube length | 460–580 mm18.1–22.8″ | 504–534 mm19.8–21″ |
| Chainstay | 415 mm16.3″ | 405 mm15.9″ |
| Wheelbase | 984–1,045 mm38.7–41.1″ | 971–1,028 mm38.2–40.5″ |
| BB drop | 55–70 mm2.2–2.8″ | 65–66 mm2.6–2.6″ |
| Fork length | 371 mm14.6″ | 375 mm14.8″ |
| Fork offset | — | 43–48 mm1.7–1.9″ |
| Front centre | — | 566–602 mm22.3–23.7″ |
| Standover | 752–838 mm29.6–33″ | — |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c |
| Crank length | — | 170–172.5 mm6.7–6.8″ |
| Basebar width | — | 400 mm15.7″ |
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