2021 Merida TIME WARP TRI 10K-E vs 2023 Cervélo P-Series
The Cervélo P-Series size closest to your M is the 56. Compare the 56 instead
What changes on the Cervélo P-Series
Compared with the Merida TIME WARP TRI 10K-E in M, the Cervélo P-Series in 48 places the top of the head tube 48 mm lower and 35 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 46 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −48 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −35 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −46 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Merida TIME WARP TRI 10K-E is drawn. The Cervélo P-Series numbers we have for size 48 are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida TIME WARP TRI 10K-E M | Cervélo P-Series 48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 416 | 381 | −35 mm |
| Stack | 533 | 485 | −48 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72 | 71 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 550 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 415 | 405 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1021 | 975 | −46 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 75 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 794 | 732 | −62 mm |
| Seat tube length | 540 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 366 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 135 | 87.5 | −48 mm |
Differences are the Cervélo P-Series minus the Merida TIME WARP TRI 10K-E. Full charts: 2021 Merida TIME WARP TRI 10K-E, 2023 Cervélo P-Series.
Where each sits in its class
Merida TIME WARP TRI 10K-ECervélo P-Series
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 | Merida TIME WARP TRI 10K-ETRI 10K-E | Cervélo P-Series105 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Time WARP TRI | not listed |
| Fork | Time WARP TRI CF4 | Cervélo P Fork |
| Shifter | Shimano Dura Ace disc Di2 | microSHIFT Bar-end |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | Shimano 105 R7000 Front, Shimano 105 R7000 Rear |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8000 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG901-11 | Shimano HG601 |
| Bottom bracket | SM-BB72-41B | FSA BBright thread together |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss ARC 1100 Dicut | not listed |
| Tire | Continental Grand Prix 5000 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida Metron TT | Zipp Vuka Alumina Basebar |
| Stem | Merida Metron TT | not listed |
| Headset | Meida TIME WARP TT | FSA IS2 |
| Saddle | Prologo Tgale TT CPC Nack | Cervélo Tri Saddle |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano FC-RS510 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Cervélo SP23 |
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