2021 Merida TIME WARP TRI LIMITED-E vs 2023 Cervélo P-Series
The 56 is the Cervélo P-Series size closest to your M Merida TIME WARP TRI LIMITED-E. 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 Cervélo P-Series
Compared with the Merida TIME WARP TRI LIMITED-E in M, the Cervélo P-Series in 56 places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 9 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +7 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +9 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −6 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Merida TIME WARP TRI LIMITED-E is drawn. The Cervélo P-Series numbers we have for size 56 are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida TIME WARP TRI LIMITED-E M | Cervélo P-Series 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 416 | 425 | +9 mm |
| Stack | 533 | 540 | +7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72 | 72.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 76 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 550 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 415 | 405 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1021 | 1015 | −6 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 75 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 794 | 790 | −4 mm |
| Seat tube length | 540 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 366 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 135 | 137 | +2 mm |
Differences are the Cervélo P-Series minus the Merida TIME WARP TRI LIMITED-E. Full charts: 2021 Merida TIME WARP TRI LIMITED-E, 2023 Cervélo P-Series.
Where each sits in its class
Merida TIME WARP TRI LIMITED-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 LIMITED-ETRI LIMITED-E | Cervélo P-Series105 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Time WARP TRI | not listed |
| Fork | Time WARP TRI CF4 | Cervélo P Fork |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | microSHIFT Bar-end |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Shimano 105 R7000 Front, Shimano 105 R7000 Rear |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7000 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC X11-1 | Shimano HG601 |
| Bottom bracket | SM-BB72-41B | FSA BBright thread together |
| Wheelset | Vision 55 SC | not listed |
| Tire | Continental Grand Sport Race | 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 TIROX | Cervélo Tri Saddle |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano FC-RS510 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Cervélo SP23 |
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