Merida Time Warp Tri 5000

Slicing through the wind and finding the most efficient position is key when chasing the clock in the middle discipline of a triathlon. With the benefit of one of the most advanced triathlon frames, heavily influenced by World Tour proven time trial bikes, the TIME WARP TRI 5000 is the perfect starting point for chasing your personal best. Equipped with a height and position adjustable tri-cockpit, a super smooth and fast shifting Shimano 105 Di2 drivetrain and precise hydraulic disc brakes, the 5000 is your perfect two-wheeled triathlon partner.

Inspired by our World Tour proved 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
• MERIDA EXPERT CW wheelset
• Hydraulic RIVER TRIVA disc brakes with Shimano Dura-Ace tri-specific levers
• Vision Metron S-BEND height and position adjustable tri-specific armrests
• Full cable integration and additional top tube storage bento box
• Shimano 105 12-speed Di2 drivetrain with tri-specific shifting options

Features

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.

Specifications

Component	Specification
Frame	TIME-WARP TRI CFS IV | Carbon | 700x30C max. wheelsize | 100x12/142x12mm axle standard | Pressfit 86.5
Frame Size	XS, S, M, L
Color	Black (Titan)
Fork	TIME-WARP TRI CFS IV Disc | Carbon | 700x30C max. wheelsize
Brakes	Riverever Triva | Hydraulic Disc
Rotors	Jagwire RSO4B | 160mm front, 140mm rear
Headset	MERIDA TIME WARP TT
Handlebar	MERIDA Metron TT | Carbon
Handlebar Stem	MERIDA Metron TT | Carbon | 17° stem angle
Grip	MERIDA ROAD Expert
Front Derailleur	Shimano 105 Di2
Rear Derailleur	Shimano 105 Di2
Shifters	Shimano ST-R9160
Seat Post	MERIDA TEAM TT II | Aero shape | Carbon
Seat Clamp	TIME WARP TT insert
Saddle	MERIDA EXPERT SL
Chain	Shimano M9100-12
Crank	Shimano 105 | 52-36T | 170mm (XS, S), 172.5mm (M), 175mm (L)
Freewheel	Shimano 105 R7101 | 11-34T | 12-speed
Bottom Bracket	Shimano SM-BB72-41B | Pressfit 86.5
Hubs	Shimano HB-TC500 (front) / HB-TC500-HL (rear) | 100x12mm (front), 142x12mm (rear) | 28 spoke holes | Centerlock
Rim	MERIDA EXPERT CW | 19mm inner width | 30mm height | Aluminium | Tubeless ready (tape & valves not included)
Tyre Front	Maxxis Highroad | 700x28C | Fold | Tubeless ready
Tyre Rear	Maxxis Highroad | 700x28C | Fold | Tubeless ready
Axles	MERIDA EXPERT SL | Removable lever | 6/4mm Allen key
Spokes	Double Butted Black stainless
Max Weight	120 kg

Frame Size	XS	S	M	L
Tyre Sizes	28"	28"	28"	28"
ST seat tube [mm]	460	500	540	580
TT top tube [mm]	490	510	550	570
CS chain stay length [mm]	415	415	415	415
HTA head tube angle [°]	71	72	72	72
STA seat tube angle [°]	77	76	76	76
BD bottom bracket drop [mm]	55	55	70	70
HT head tube [mm]	110	130	130	173
FL fork length [mm]	371	371	371	371
R reach [mm]	376	381	417	427
S stack [mm]	496	518	533	574
WB wheel base [mm]	984	988	1022	1045
SH stand over height [mm]	752	781	799	838