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Merida Time Warp
Merida's time trial and triathlon line: the Time Warp TT raced by Bahrain Victorious and the triathlon-specific Time Warp TRI.
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Generations
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| TRI (CF5 IV) | TT (disc) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Brand | Merida | Merida |
| Build | Time Warp TRI 10K | Time Warp TT Team Frame-Kit |
| Build notes | Merida's sites do not publish prices. Colour metallic black (Flash BCP). | Frame, fork, seatpost, headset and Vision Metron TT aero base bar. Merida published no price. |
| Model year | 2026 | 2022 |
| Generation | TIME-WARP TRI CF5 IV | 4th generation (TIME WARP TT CF5 IV, disc) |
| Launched | — | 2022-03 |
| Discipline | Triathlon | Time trial |
| UCI legal | Not stated | Yes |
| Verdict (out of 100) | ||
| Overall score | 71 | — |
| Aero | 74 | 76 |
| Frame | 74 | 74 |
| Components | 74 | — |
| Hydration & storage | 66 | 45 |
| Fit | 68 | 58 |
| Practicality | 66 | 62 |
| Price | 72 | — |
| Frame & fork | ||
| Frame material | Carbon (CF5) | Carbon (CF5) |
| Fork material | Carbon (Time-Warp TRI CF5 IV disc) | Carbon (TIME WARP TT CF5 IV) |
| Frame sizes | XS, S, M, L | S, M, L |
| Colours | Burgundy red (black); metallic black (Flash BCP); black (titan); titan (black) | Black |
| Also available as | Time Warp TT frame kit (time trial version, now archived) | 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 | Hydraulic disc, flat mount (140/160 mm front, 140 mm rear) |
| Max rotor size | — | 160 mm |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c |
| Max tire width | 30 mm | 28 mm |
| Bottom bracket standard | Pressfit 86.5 | BB86.5 |
| Front axle | 12x100 thru-axle (Merida Expert SL) | 12x100 thru-axle (Merida Expert SL) |
| Rear axle | 12x142 thru-axle (Merida Expert SL) | 12x142 thru-axle (Merida Expert SL) |
| Cable routing | Fully internal | Fully internal |
| Hydration & storage | ||
| Integrated storage | Yes | — |
| Storage details | Top-tube storage box (bento) bolted to the frame. | — |
| Top tube bento box | 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 | Vision Metron TT aero base bar (Merida edition), compatible with Vision Metron TFE extensions |
| Seatpost type | Merida Team TT II carbon aero seatpost (Flip Flop Head for fore-aft saddle position) | 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) or DH-068 | Merida DH-067 (Shimano direct mount) |
| Proprietary parts | Metron TT bar/stem, Team TT II seatpost and clamp, Time Warp TT headset, storage box | Metron TT base bar, Time Warp seatpost and aero clamp, Time Warp TT headset |
| Sold via | Merida dealers | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Groupset | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 | — |
| Launched | 2021 · current generation | — |
| Speeds | 12-speed | — |
| Electronic | Yes | — |
| Drivetrain | 2x12 | — |
| Shifters | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 ST-R9180 | — |
| Crankset | Shimano Dura-Ace | — |
| Chainrings | 52/36 | — |
| Crank length | 165 (XS) / 170 (S-M) / 172.5 (L) | — |
| Notes | With power meter | — |
| Power meter | Shimano Dura-Ace power meter crankset | — |
| Launched | 2021 · current generation | — |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano SM-BB92-41B | — |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | — |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | — |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 | — |
| Range | 11-30 | — |
| Speeds | 12-speed | — |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M9100 | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Brake levers | Shimano Dura-Ace | — |
| Brake calipers | Shimano Dura-Ace | — |
| Type | Hydraulic disc, 2-piston | — |
| Rotors | Shimano RT-CL900 | — |
| Front rotor | 160 mm | — |
| Rear rotor | 140 mm | — |
| Mount | Center Lock | — |
| Wheels & tires | ||
| Wheelset | Vision Metron 81 SL | — |
| Front rim depth | 81 mm | — |
| Rear rim depth | 81 mm | — |
| Internal rim width | 21 mm | — |
| Material | Carbon | — |
| Tubeless ready | Yes | — |
| Tires | Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR | — |
| Tire width | 28 mm | — |
| Cockpit | ||
| Basebar | Merida Metron TT | Vision Metron TT |
| Material | Carbon | Carbon |
| Notes | Integrated bar and stem, -17° stem angle | — |
| Extensions | Vision TFE carbon | — |
| Headset | Merida Time Warp TT | Merida Time Warp TT |
| Saddle & seatpost | ||
| Saddle | Prologo T-Gale TT CPC Nack | — |
| Seatpost | Merida Team TT II | Merida Time Warp |
| Offset / setback | — | 0 or 15 mm setback |
| Material | Carbon | Carbon |
| Notes | Aero shape, Time Warp TT insert clamp | — |
| Geometry (smallest – largest size) | ||
| Sizes | XS, S, M, L | S, M, L |
| Stack | 496–574 mm19.5–22.6″ | 463–519 mm18.2–20.4″ |
| Reach | 376–427 mm14.8–16.8″ | 399–445 mm15.7–17.5″ |
| Seat angle min | 76–77° | 76° |
| Seat angle max | 76–77° | 76° |
| Head tube angle | 71–72° | 72° |
| Head tube length | 110–173 mm4.3–6.8″ | 72–115 mm2.8–4.5″ |
| Effective top tube | 490–570 mm19.3–22.4″ | 514–574 mm20.2–22.6″ |
| Seat tube length | 460–580 mm18.1–22.8″ | 500–580 mm19.7–22.8″ |
| Chainstay | 415 mm16.3″ | 415 mm16.3″ |
| Wheelbase | 984–1,045 mm38.7–41.1″ | 988–1,045 mm38.9–41.1″ |
| BB drop | 55–70 mm2.2–2.8″ | 55–70 mm2.2–2.8″ |
| Fork length | 371 mm14.6″ | 371 mm14.6″ |
| Standover | 752–838 mm29.6–33″ | 781–838 mm30.7–33″ |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c |
Geometry overlay
Drawn to scale (how to read it).