2020 Specialized Shiv Sport vs 2021 Merida TIME WARP TRI 10K-E
The L is the Merida TIME WARP TRI 10K-E size closest to your L Specialized Shiv Sport. 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 Sport in L, the Merida TIME WARP TRI 10K-E in L places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 28 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +28 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +20 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Shiv Sport, LMerida TIME WARP TRI 10K-E, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Shiv Sport L | Merida TIME WARP TRI 10K-E L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 425mm | 430 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 565mm | 563 | −2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5° | 72 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 77° | 76 | −1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 395mm | 415 | +20 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1016mm | 1044 | +28 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | 70 | −2 mm |
| BB height | 258mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 822mm | 833 | +11 mm |
| Seat tube length | 577mm | 580 | +3 mm |
| Fork length | 367mm | 366 | −1 mm |
| Head tube length | 163mm | 178 | +15 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 570 |
Differences are the Merida TIME WARP TRI 10K-E minus the Specialized Shiv Sport. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Shiv Sport, 2021 Merida TIME WARP TRI 10K-E.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Shiv SportMerida 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 SportSport | Merida TIME WARP TRI 10K-ETRI 10K-E |
|---|---|---|
| Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG500 | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Chain | KMC X10 | Shimano CN-HG901-11 |
| Crankset | Praxis Alba | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R460 | DT Swiss ARC 1100 Dicut |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | Continental Grand Prix 5000 |
| Brake | Specialized Shiv | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Shiv Aerobar | Merida Metron TT |
| Seatpost | Specialized Shiv | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Sitero | 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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