Whilst at the UAE Tour, Jon took a closer look at the Merida Time Warp time trial bike of Vincenzo Nibali, the perennial Italian grand tour contender.
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Frame and forks: Merida Time Warp TT
Wheels: Fulcrum Speed 360t Disc Rear, Campagnolo Front
Tyres: Continental Grand Prix TT Front, Continental Podium TT LX Rear
Handlebars: Vision Metron
Stem: Vision Metron
Seatpost: Merida
Saddle: Prologo Dimension Nack 143
Shifters: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 9150 with additional sprint shifters on the basebar
Brakes: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 9150
Front Mech: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 9150
Rear Mech: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 9150
Chainset: SRM Origin 175mm
Pedals: Shimano Dura-Ace
Chainring size: 58/46
Powermeter: SRM
Cassette: Shimano Dura-Ace 11/28
Bike weight: 7.96kg
Crank length: 172.5mm
Tyre width: 25mm rear, 23mm front.
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