Megamo Pulse 02 vs Megamo Pulse 03

Megamo

Pulse 02

Megamo

Pulse 03

Top of the rangeAeroCarbon700c2026

Two builds of the Megamo Pulse line: 8 differences, mostly in the components.

MegamoMegamo Pulse 02

MegamoMegamo Pulse 03

At a glance

Differences only

Megamo Pulse 03 has the higher-range groupset: Shimano Ultegra, Ultegra Di2, against SRAM Force, Force eTap.

Key specs2 differences

Model year 2026 2026

Frame Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand} Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Wheelset 700c · DT Swiss ARC 1400 DICUIT ^{°Value not published by the brand} 700c · DT Swiss ARC 1400 DICUIT ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Drivetrain 2×12 2×12

Groupset SRAM Force, Force eTap ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano Ultegra, Ultegra Di2 ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Brake model SRAM Force AXS ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost Aerodinamic Advanced Carbon Seat Post / XS, S, M size 350 mm / L, XL size 400 mm Aerodinamic Advanced Carbon Seat Post / XS, S, M size 350 mm / L, XL size 400 mm

Prices

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Megamo Pulse 02

Megamo Pulse 03

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Character

The bike at a glance: the ground it is made for, how it handles, its gears and its equipment, beside the other bikes of its kind.

Pulse 02 · Road bike very demanding, rather stable, average gearing, very high equipment.
Pulse 03 · Road bike very demanding, rather stable, average gearing, very high equipment.

Terrain

EasyDemanding

Handling

NimbleStable

Gearing

Speed in the lowest and the highest gear at 90 rpm: lower on the left climbs easier, higher on the right goes faster.

Megamo Pulse 0212 km/h - 56 km/h
Megamo Pulse 0312 km/h - 55 km/h

Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)

Megamo Pulse 02Megamo Pulse 03other aero road bikes

Components and specs

Every spec line by line; the higher range of a component is marked. The technical groups are folded.

Ride type

Ride type Aero

As printed

Aérodynamiques

Aero

As printed

Aérodynamiques

Frame and fork

Fork Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Carbon Advanced Composite fork, Full Internal Cable Routing, Flat mount disc 12x100

Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Carbon Advanced Composite fork, Full Internal Cable Routing, Flat mount disc 12x100

Axles Thru-axles ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Carbon Advanced Composite Super Light Race Frame, Full Internal Cable Routing, Flat mount disc 12x142

Thru-axles ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Carbon Advanced Composite Super Light Race Frame, Full Internal Cable Routing, Flat mount disc 12x142

Cable routing Internal ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Full Internal Cable Routing

Internal ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Full Internal Cable Routing

Drivetrain6 differences

Groupset brand SRAM ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shifting Electronic, wireless ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

SRAM Force AXS, 12-Speed SRAM Force AXS

Electronic, wired ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150, Shadow 12-Speed Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170

Chainrings 2 ^{°Value not published by the brand} 2 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Gears at the back 12 ^{°Value not published by the brand} 12 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Chainring teeth SRAM Force Chainring 48-35T 2x12-Speed, Powermeter Crankset ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range Shimano Ultegra R8100 Chainring 52-36T 2x12-Speed, Powermeter Crankset ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Cassette SRAM Force, 10-33T ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range Shimano Ultegra R8100, 11-34T ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rear derailleur SRAM Force AXS, 12-Speed ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150, Shadow 12-Speed ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shifters SRAM Force AXS ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Power meter fitted yes ^{°Value not published by the brand} yes ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Brakes

Brakes Hydraulic disc ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

SRAM Force Disque hydraulique

Hydraulic disc ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Shimano Ultegra Disque hydraulique

Wheels and tyres

Wheel size 700c / 29" ^{°Value not published by the brand} 700c / 29" ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rims Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand} Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Tubeless ready yes ^{°Value not published by the brand} yes ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Tyres Pirelli P Zero Race TLR Classic 622 x 30 ^{°Value not published by the brand} Pirelli P Zero Race TLR Classic 622 x 30 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Tyre width fitted 30 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} 30 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Cockpit and seatpost

Handlebar width 370 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} 370 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Handlebar Carbon Full Integratted Internal Cable Routing / XS size 80 x 370 mm / S size 90 x 390 mm / M size 100 x 390 mm / L size 110 x 410 / XL size ^{°Value not published by the brand} Carbon Full Integratted Internal Cable Routing / XS size 80 x 370 mm / S size 90 x 390 mm / M size 100 x 390 mm / L size 110 x 410 / XL size ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost model Aerodinamic Advanced Carbon Seat Post / XS, S, M size 350 mm / L, XL size 400 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} Aerodinamic Advanced Carbon Seat Post / XS, S, M size 350 mm / L, XL size 400 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

° Value not published by the brand

Geometry

A size per bike (the nearest to the first one's at first), the differences measured from the reference bike.

Size of Pulse 02

Size of Pulse 03

Differences measured from

Pulse 02 · M
Pulse 03 · M

Stack and reach

Pulse 02 · M Pulse 02 · M — Reach (mm) 385 · Stack (mm) 538
Pulse 03 · M Pulse 03 · M — Reach (mm) 385 · Stack (mm) 538

Geometry

Size M M

Reach 385 mm 385 mm

Stack 538 mm 538 mm

Top tube (effective) 544 mm 544 mm

Seat tube 500 mm 500 mm

Head tube 135 mm 135 mm

Head angle 72.5° 72.5°

Seat angle 73.5° 73.5°

Chainstays 410 mm 410 mm

Wheelbase 986 mm 986 mm

Front centre 586 mm 586 mm

BB drop 69 mm 69 mm

BB height 267 mm 267 mm

Fork offset 47 mm 47 mm

Trail 57 mm 57 mm

Where to buy them

Megamo Pulse 02
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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Megamo Pulse 02 and Megamo Pulse 03 come with?

Megamo Pulse 02: SRAM Force, Force eTap. Megamo Pulse 03: Shimano Ultegra, Ultegra Di2.

How do Megamo Pulse 02 and Megamo Pulse 03 compare on geometry?

In size M, Megamo Pulse 02 has a stack of 538 mm for a reach of 385 mm; in size M, Megamo Pulse 03 has 538 mm for 385 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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Megamo Pulse 02 vs Megamo Pulse 03

At a glance

Prices

Character

Gearing

Components and specs

Geometry

Stack and reach

Where to buy them

Frequently asked questions

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