2021 Merida TIME WARP TRI LIMITED-E vs 2020 Specialized Shiv Sport
The Specialized Shiv Sport size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Specialized Shiv Sport
Compared with the Merida TIME WARP TRI LIMITED-E in M, the Specialized Shiv Sport in XL places the top of the head tube 57 mm higher and 29 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 23 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +57 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +29 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +23 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −20 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida TIME WARP TRI LIMITED-E, MSpecialized Shiv Sport, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida TIME WARP TRI LIMITED-E M | Specialized Shiv Sport XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 416 | 445mm | +29 mm |
| Stack | 533 | 590mm | +57 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72 | 72.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 76 | 77° | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 550 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 415 | 395mm | −20 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1021 | 1044mm | +23 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 72mm | +2 mm |
| Standover | 794 | 847mm | +53 mm |
| Seat tube length | 540 | 603mm | +63 mm |
| Fork length | 366 | 367mm | +1 mm |
| Head tube length | 135 | 189mm | +54 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 258mm |
Differences are the Specialized Shiv Sport minus the Merida TIME WARP TRI LIMITED-E. Full charts: 2021 Merida TIME WARP TRI LIMITED-E, 2020 Specialized Shiv Sport.
Where each sits in its class
Merida TIME WARP TRI LIMITED-ESpecialized Shiv Sport
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 | Specialized Shiv SportSport |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Time WARP TRI | not listed |
| Fork | Time WARP TRI CF4 | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Shimano Tiagra |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7000 | Shimano HG500 |
| Chain | KMC X11-1 | KMC X10 |
| Bottom bracket | SM-BB72-41B | not listed |
| Wheelset | Vision 55 SC | DT Swiss R460 |
| Tire | Continental Grand Sport Race | Specialized Espoir Sport |
| Handlebar | Merida Metron TT | Specialized Shiv Aerobar |
| Stem | Merida Metron TT | not listed |
| Headset | Meida TIME WARP TT | not listed |
| Saddle | Prologo TGALE TT CPC TIROX | Specialized Sitero |
| Crankset | not listed | Praxis Alba |
| Brake | not listed | Specialized Shiv |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Shiv |
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