2019 Specialized Shiv Elite vs 2021 Merida TIME WARP TRI 10K-E
The L is the Merida TIME WARP TRI 10K-E size closest to your XL Specialized Shiv Elite. 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 Specialized Shiv Elite in XL, the Merida TIME WARP TRI 10K-E in L places the top of the head tube 27 mm lower and 15 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −27 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −15 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- ±0 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +20 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Shiv Elite, XLMerida TIME WARP TRI 10K-E, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Shiv Elite XL | Merida TIME WARP TRI 10K-E L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 445mm | 430 | −15 mm |
| Stack | 590mm | 563 | −27 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5° | 72 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 77° | 76 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 581mm | 570 | −11 mm |
| Chainstay length | 395mm | 415 | +20 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1044mm | 1044 | ±0 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | 70 | −2 mm |
| BB height | 258mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 847mm | 833 | −14 mm |
| Seat tube length | 603mm | 580 | −23 mm |
| Fork length | 367mm | 366 | −1 mm |
| Head tube length | 189mm | 178 | −11 mm |
Differences are the Merida TIME WARP TRI 10K-E minus the Specialized Shiv Elite. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Shiv Elite, 2021 Merida TIME WARP TRI 10K-E.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Shiv EliteMerida TIME WARP TRI 10K-E
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 | Specialized Shiv EliteElite | Merida TIME WARP TRI 10K-ETRI 10K-E |
|---|---|---|
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Chain | KMC X10 Extra | Shimano CN-HG901-11 |
| Crankset | Praxis Zayante | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R460 | DT Swiss ARC 1100 Dicut |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo Pro | Continental Grand Prix 5000 |
| Brake | Specialized Shiv | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Shiv Aerobar | Merida Metron TT |
| Seatpost | Specialized Shiv | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Sitero Comp | Prologo Tgale TT CPC Nack |
| Frame | not listed | Time WARP TRI |
| Fork | not listed | Time WARP TRI CF4 |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Dura Ace disc Di2 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SM-BB72-41B |
| Stem | not listed | Merida Metron TT |
| Headset | not listed | Meida TIME WARP TT |
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