Megamo Pulse 03 Cw LTD vs Megamo Pulse 04

Megamo

Pulse 03 Cw LTD

Megamo

Pulse 04

Top of the rangeAeroCarbon700c2027

Top of the rangeAeroCarbon700c2026

Two builds of the Megamo Pulse line: 14 differences, mostly in the components.

MegamoMegamo Pulse 03 Cw LTD

MegamoMegamo Pulse 04

At a glance

Differences only

Megamo Pulse 03 Cw LTD has the higher-range groupset: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, against SRAM Force, Force eTap.
Megamo Pulse 03 Cw LTD is the newer model (2027).

Key specs5 differences

Model year 2027 2026

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

Wheelset 700c · Zipp 404 S ^{°Value not published by the brand} 700c · Zipp 303 S Tubeless Disc-brake ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Drivetrain 2×12 2×12

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

Brake model Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9270 ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range SRAM Force AXS ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost Aerodinamic Advanced Carbon Seat Post / XS, S size 315 mm / M, L, XL size 365 mm Aerodinamic Advanced Carbon Seat Post / XS, S, M size 350 mm / L, XL size 400 mm

Prices

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Megamo Pulse 03 Cw LTD

Megamo Pulse 04

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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 03 Cw LTD · Road bike very demanding, rather stable, average gearing, very high equipment.
Pulse 04 · 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 03 Cw LTD12 km/h - 55 km/h
Megamo Pulse 0412 km/h - 56 km/h

Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)

Megamo Pulse 03 Cw LTDMegamo Pulse 04other 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

New Pulse 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

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

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

As printed

Carbon Advanced Composite Super Light 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 Shimano ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM ^{°Value not published by the brand}

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

As printed

Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9250, Shadow 12-Speed Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9270

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

As printed

SRAM Force AXS, 12-Speed SRAM Force AXS

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 Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 Chainring 52-36T 2x12-Speed, Powermeter Crankset ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range SRAM Force Chainring 48-35T 2x12-Speed, Powermeter Crankset ^{°Value not published by the brand}

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

Rear derailleur Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9250, Shadow 12-Speed ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range SRAM Force AXS, 12-Speed ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shifters Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9270 ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range SRAM Force AXS ^{°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

Shimano Dura-Ace Disque hydraulique

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

As printed

SRAM Force Disque hydraulique

Wheels and tyres1 difference

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 RS 622x30 ^{°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 seatpost3 differences

Handlebar width 360 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} 370 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}+10 mm

Handlebar Megamo Carbon Full Integratted Internal Cable Routing / XS size 80 x 360 mm / S size 90 x 380 mm / M size 100 x 380 mm / L size 110 x 400 / ^{°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 size 315 mm / M, L, XL size 365 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 03 Cw LTD

Size of Pulse 04

Differences measured from

Pulse 03 Cw LTD · M
Pulse 04 · M

Stack and reach

Pulse 03 Cw LTD · M Pulse 03 Cw LTD · M — Reach (mm) 383 · Stack (mm) 538
Pulse 04 · M Pulse 04 · M — Reach (mm) 385 · Stack (mm) 538

Geometry10 differences

Size M M

Reach 383 mm 385 mm +2 mm

Stack 538 mm 538 mm

Top tube (effective) 537 mm 544 mm +7 mm

Seat tube 500 mm 500 mm

Head tube 128 mm 135 mm +7 mm

Head angle 72.5° 72.5°

Seat angle 74° 73.5° −0.5°

Chainstays 410 mm 410 mm

Wheelbase 982 mm 986 mm +4 mm

Front centre 584 mm 586 mm +2 mm

BB drop 75 mm 69 mm −6 mm

BB height 261 mm 267 mm +6 mm

Fork offset 48 mm 47 mm −1 mm

Trail 56 mm 57 mm +1 mm

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Megamo Pulse 03 Cw LTD and Megamo Pulse 04 come with?

Megamo Pulse 03 Cw LTD: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2. Megamo Pulse 04: SRAM Force, Force eTap.

How do Megamo Pulse 03 Cw LTD and Megamo Pulse 04 compare on geometry?

In size M, Megamo Pulse 03 Cw LTD has a stack of 538 mm for a reach of 383 mm; in size M, Megamo Pulse 04 has 538 mm for 385 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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Megamo Pulse 03 Cw LTD vs Megamo Pulse 04

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Character

Gearing

Components and specs

Geometry

Stack and reach

Where to buy them

Frequently asked questions

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