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2021 Specialized Shiv TT Disc FACT 11r Carbon vs 2022 Merida TIME WARP TT TEAM FRAME-KIT

The L is the Merida TIME WARP TT TEAM FRAME-KIT size closest to your L Specialized Shiv TT Disc FACT 11r Carbon. 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 TT TEAM FRAME-KIT

Compared with the Specialized Shiv TT Disc FACT 11r Carbon in L, the Merida TIME WARP TT TEAM FRAME-KIT in L places the top of the head tube 26 mm lower and 33 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 37 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−26 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−33 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
+37 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Shiv TT Disc FACT 11r Carbon has no geometry for this size yet. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Shiv TT Disc FACT 11r Carbon LMerida TIME WARP TT TEAM FRAME-KIT LDifference
Reach478mm445−33 mm
Stack545mm519−26 mm
Head tube angle72°72±0.0°
Seat tube angle75.75°76+0.3°
Chainstay length410mm415+5 mm
Wheelbase1008mm1045+37 mm
Standover802mm838+36 mm
Seat tube length562mm580+18 mm
Fork length363mm371+8 mm
Head tube length95mm115+20 mm
Effective top tubenot listed574
BB dropnot listed70

Differences are the Merida TIME WARP TT TEAM FRAME-KIT minus the Specialized Shiv TT Disc FACT 11r Carbon. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Shiv TT Disc FACT 11r Carbon, 2022 Merida TIME WARP TT TEAM FRAME-KIT.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Shiv TT Disc FACT 11r CarbonMerida TIME WARP TT TEAM FRAME-KIT

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized Shiv TT Disc FACT 11r CarbonS-Works TT Disc FACT 11r CarbonMerida TIME WARP TT TEAM FRAME-KITTT TEAM FRAME-KIT
HandlebarSpecialized Shiv TTnot listed
SeatpostSpecialized S-Works VengeMerida TIME WARP
Framenot listedTime WARP TT CF5 IV
Headsetnot listedMerida TIME WARP TT

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