Merida TIME WARP TRI LIMITED

Merida TIME WARP TRI LIMITED

Racing is in the DNA of MERIDA TIME WARP TRI series, and MERIDA TRI LIMITED model delivers for the triathlon newcomer as well as for the seasoned racer. Equipped with the super reliable 12-speed Ultegra Di2 drivetrain and ultra-precise Dura-Ace hydraulic disc brakes, the TIME WARP TRI LIMITED delivers on every level. The top-level frame offers outstanding wind-slicing capabilities, while the adjustable armrests allow for a perfect riding position on any course as well as provide outstanding control on even the most demanding of sections. If triathlon is your sport, make the TIME WARP TRI LIMITED your bike.

Inspired by our World Tour proven TIME WARP TT time trial machine, our triathlon-specific TIME WARP TRI perfectly combined aerodynamics, efficiency and comfort to give you the edge in the middle discipline of your favourite sport. Equipped with easy-to-operate and ultra-reliable disc brakes and the latest high and position adjustable armrests, the TIME WARP TRI lets you find your most efficient position for a variety of courses as well as keeps you fresh and ready to attack your run. A high-end carbon frame, slip-streamed disc brake integration and perfectly incorporated additional storage capacity round up the TIME WARP TRI offering and help to keep weight and aerodynamic drag super low.  

• Super-light CF5 carbon triathlon frame and fork
• Hydraulic Shimano Dura-Ace disc brakes with tri-specific levers
• Full cable integration and additional top tube storage bento box
• Vision Metron TC 55 carbon wheelset
• Vision Metron S-BEND height and position adjustable tri-specific armrests
• Shimano Ultegra 12-speed Di2 drivetrain with tri-specific shifting options

• INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING - On the majority of our frames, we run the gear and brake cables and hoses through the frame. The cables enter and exit the frame through smooth sockets, or we use one of our other systems like SMART ENTRY or WIRE PORT to be routed through. Running the cables inside the frame protects them from the elements, gives a clean and neat look and can offer aerodynamic advantages.
• DI2 READY - Shimano's Di2 electronic shifting system offers fast, smooth and reliable shifting. In particular, in the road world, it has proven itself as the primary choice when top performance is at the top of the agenda. With that in mind, we have a broad selection of performance road frames that are Di2 READY and can accommodate the electrical cable, battery and other little tweaks that the system requires.
• NANO MATRIX CARBON - NANO MATRIX CARBON is a special kind of carbon fibre where we add extremely tiny, nano-scale particles to the resin that binds the individual carbon fibres together. These then work on a molecular level to protect them from damage. It’s so effective that it can actually increase the finished carbon fibre’s impact resistance by up to 40%, allowing us to build stronger and lighter composite frames that result in a faster and tougher bike.
• AWS ANTI WRINKLE SYSTEM - This is a method we use to manufacture our carbon fibre frames. First, the carbon fibre that makes up the frame is laid around special formers. We then use a bladder to compress the layers against the outside of the frame mould, giving a smooth and wrinkle-free internal finish, removing any voids in between the layers of carbon that can cause potential weak points, resulting in a stronger, lighter frame.
• NACA FASTBACK PROFILE - This is a special kind of tube shape that helps reduce aerodynamic drag while also helping to reduce weight. It’s based around a teardrop profile that was originally developed in the aeronautical industry, but the rearmost portion of the profile is cut short. This reduces the amount of material needed to make the tube, but air still flows around it just as well, giving all the aerodynamic benefits but at a lower weight.
• INTERNAL CLAMP - When every second counts, the smallest of details can make the difference between winning and losing, so we look at every aspect of our frames to make them as sleek as possible. By using a seat post clamping mechanism that secures the post with a wedge inside the frame itself, we minimise the turbulence and potential drag while keeping post height adjustment simple, giving a frame that is more aerodynamic and also better looking.
• FLIP FLOP HEAD - This is a feature on the seat post fitted to some of our most aerodynamic road and time trial bikes. While we pay careful attention to delivering class-leading drag reduction, having a high-performance bike is only good if the rider can perform at their best too. Our FLIP FLOP HEAD allows the seat to be easily moved forwards or backwards with the clamp block to optimise the seat angle and, therefore, rider position and performance.
• INTERNAL BLOCK - The INTERNAL BLOCK SYSTEM restricts the amount of steering lock that can be applied in either direction, limiting the likelihood of the fork crown hitting the frame downtube and causing damage in a crash. It does this by having a tab mounted in the frame that, along with a special adaptor on the fork, restricts the steering lock in either direction. This is backed up by rubber bumpers on the frame itself, further reducing the chances of the fork and frame being damaged in a crash.