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2023 Cervélo P-Series vs 2021 Merida TIME WARP TRI 10K-E

The M is the Merida TIME WARP TRI 10K-E size closest to your 54 Cervélo P-Series. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.

What changes on the Merida TIME WARP TRI 10K-E

Compared with the Cervélo P-Series in 54, the Merida TIME WARP TRI 10K-E in M places the top of the head tube 11 mm higher and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 26 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+11 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+4 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+26 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+10 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Cervélo P-Series numbers we have for size 54 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementCervélo P-Series 54Merida TIME WARP TRI 10K-E MDifference
Reach412416+4 mm
Stack522533+11 mm
Head tube angle72.572−0.5°
Chainstay length405415+10 mm
Wheelbase9951021+26 mm
BB drop7570−5 mm
Standover773794+21 mm
Head tube length118135+17 mm
Seat tube anglenot listed76
Effective top tubenot listed550
Seat tube lengthnot listed540
Fork lengthnot listed366

Differences are the Merida TIME WARP TRI 10K-E minus the Cervélo P-Series. Full charts: 2023 Cervélo P-Series, 2021 Merida TIME WARP TRI 10K-E.

Where each sits in its class

Cervélo P-SeriesMerida TIME WARP TRI 10K-E

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

Each bike is ranked against the other triathlon bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.

What each ships with

The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.

PartCervélo P-Series105Merida TIME WARP TRI 10K-ETRI 10K-E
ForkCervélo P ForkTime WARP TRI CF4
ShiftermicroSHIFT Bar-endShimano Dura Ace disc Di2
DerailleurShimano 105 R7000 Front, Shimano 105 R7000 RearShimano Dura-Ace Di2
CassetteShimano 105Shimano Ultegra R8000
ChainShimano HG601Shimano CN-HG901-11
CranksetShimano FC-RS510not listed
Bottom bracketFSA BBright thread togetherSM-BB72-41B
HandlebarZipp Vuka Alumina BasebarMerida Metron TT
HeadsetFSA IS2Meida TIME WARP TT
SeatpostCervélo SP23not listed
SaddleCervélo Tri SaddlePrologo Tgale TT CPC Nack
Framenot listedTime WARP TRI
Wheelsetnot listedDT Swiss ARC 1100 Dicut
Tirenot listedContinental Grand Prix 5000
Stemnot listedMerida Metron TT

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