2024 Factor SLiCK Premium package vs 2022 Merida TIME WARP TT TEAM FRAME-KIT
The S is the Merida TIME WARP TT TEAM FRAME-KIT size closest to your 48 Factor SLiCK Premium package. 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 TT TEAM FRAME-KIT
Compared with the Factor SLiCK Premium package in 48, the Merida TIME WARP TT TEAM FRAME-KIT in S places the top of the head tube 7 mm lower and 14 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −7 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +14 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +20 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Factor SLiCK Premium package, 48Merida TIME WARP TT TEAM FRAME-KIT, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Factor SLiCK Premium package 48 | Merida TIME WARP TT TEAM FRAME-KIT S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 385 | 399 | +14 mm |
| Stack | 470 | 463 | −7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 72 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 76 | 76 | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 405 | 415 | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 968 | 988 | +20 mm |
| BB drop | 78 | 55 | −23 mm |
| Standover | 725 | 781 | +56 mm |
| Seat tube length | 478 | 500 | +22 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 514 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 371 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 72 |
Differences are the Merida TIME WARP TT TEAM FRAME-KIT minus the Factor SLiCK Premium package. Full charts: 2024 Factor SLiCK Premium package, 2022 Merida TIME WARP TT TEAM FRAME-KIT.
Where each sits in its class
Factor SLiCK Premium packageMerida TIME WARP TT TEAM FRAME-KIT
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.
| Part | Factor SLiCK Premium packagePremium package | Merida TIME WARP TT TEAM FRAME-KITTT TEAM FRAME-KIT |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Factor SLiCK Wide Stance Fork | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Time WARP TT CF5 IV |
| Headset | not listed | Merida TIME WARP TT |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida TIME WARP |
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