Megamo launched a fully redesigned Pulse on 28 July 2026. The MY27 generation replaces a bike that had quietly built a reputation as one of the better value race frames in Europe, and the changes are structural rather than cosmetic: new geometry, a new cockpit, a stiffer bottom bracket area and a nine-model range that starts at €3,499 and runs to €9,999.
Megamo is a Girona brand, based in Vilablareix since 2021 and racing since 1987, and if the name is new to you our background piece on the brand covers where it came from. Here is what actually changed on the Pulse, and the one number the launch is missing.
The frame numbers
Megamo builds the Pulse in two carbon layups. SLR, for Super Light Race, is the racing construction, and SL is the more balanced version aimed at stiffness and comfort together. Claimed weights for the SLR in size M, ready to paint:
Frame: 924 g
Fork: 458 g
Seatpost: 213 g
Cockpit: 295 g
That 924 g figure puts the Pulse in the same territory as most current aero platforms rather than among the lightweight climbing frames, which is the expected trade. Our note on the UCI 6.8 kg weight limit covers why aero frames stopped chasing the scale some years ago.
One small inconsistency worth knowing: Megamo's product page lists the Velora cockpit at 295 g, while the launch material quoted 320 g. Not enough to change a buying decision, but if you are counting grams, weigh it rather than trusting either number.
Stiffness, measured against itself
The structural claims are specific:
- Bottom bracket: 234 N/mm, an increase of 27 percent on the previous generation.
- Head tube: 150 N·m/deg.
- Rear triangle: 53 N/mm.
Read the 27 percent for what it is. It is a comparison against the outgoing Pulse, not against anyone else's frame, and manufacturers choose their own test fixtures. The absolute figures are more useful than the percentage, because they can at least be compared with other brands that publish the same measurements. Not many do.
The aero claim, and what is missing from it
Megamo describes the design brief as "aggressive aero profiles and low weight don't have to be at odds", with tube profiles and surfaces "pushed to the limits of UCI regulations". The specific engineering claim is that the frame was optimised for crosswinds between 2.5 and 10 degrees of yaw rather than for a pure headwind, on the argument that this is what a rider actually meets in a real ride or a race. The fork profile was widened to work with modern wide rims and to keep airflow attached for longer.
That reasoning is sound and it matches where the industry has moved. But note what is absent: Megamo publishes no watt saving, no drag figure and no CdA number for the Pulse. For an aero launch in 2026 that is unusual. The yaw range describes what they optimised for, not what they achieved, and there is no way to check the result from the outside. If aerodynamic performance is your deciding factor, treat this as unquantified until independent testing appears.
For comparison, brands that do publish figures make the contrast obvious. Scott quotes specific numbers for the Foil 2027, and even a direct-to-consumer brand like SEKA published full CdA deltas for the ExAero, though in that case measured against its own previous frame.
Geometry and the two-fork solution
The geometry was revised rather than tweaked. The bottom bracket sits lower, the seat tube is steeper so the rider sits further forward, and the chainstays are 410 mm across all five sizes from XS to XL. Megamo's stated aim is balanced weight distribution between the two wheels.
The more interesting decision is the fork. Rather than using one fork across the range, Megamo specifies different optimised forks so that trail stays identical in every size. Trail is what governs how a bike feels when it steers, and it usually drifts across a size range as head angle and fork rake stay fixed. Holding it constant means an XS and an XL should handle the same way, which matters if you are small or tall and have spent years riding bikes that felt slightly wrong at the extremes of the range.
Practical specification
Tyre clearance: up to 34 mm
Bottom bracket: T47
Rear dropout: UDH
Cable routing: fully internal
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
Cockpit: Velora Carbon Aero, integrated Garmin and Wahoo mounts, carbon top cap, inverted spacers
The three specs to notice are T47, UDH and 34 mm. A threaded T47 bottom bracket and a universal derailleur hanger both make this frame easier to live with over years than a press-fit shell and a proprietary hanger, because bearings and spares stay available. And 34 mm of clearance is generous for a race frame, which gives you real latitude on tyre choice; if you are unsure what to fit, our guide to road tyre sizing covers the trade-offs.
The nine builds
The range spans a wide price band, which is the Pulse's main argument:
- Pulse 00 SLR, €9,999: SRAM Red AXS with power meter, Zipp 454 NSW
- Pulse 01 SLR, €8,999: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 with power meter, DT Swiss ARC 1100
- Pulse 02 SLR, €6,499: SRAM Force AXS with power meter, DT Swiss ARC 1400
- Pulse 03 CW LTD, €5,999: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 with power meter, Zipp 404 S
- Pulse 04 SLR, €5,499: Shimano Ultegra Di2, Zipp 404 S
- Pulse 07 SLR, €4,999: SRAM Rival AXS with power meter, Zipp 404 S
- Pulse 05 CW, €4,999: Shimano Ultegra Di2, Zipp 404 S
- Pulse 15 CW, €4,499: Shimano 105 Di2, Zipp 404 S
- Pulse 15, €3,499: Shimano 105 Di2, Fulcrum RD800
A Dura-Ace Di2 build with a power meter at €5,999 and a Rival AXS build at €4,999 are aggressive against the established brands, which is the same position the previous Pulse occupied. If you are weighing electronic groupsets across this range, our comparison of Di2, AXS and Campagnolo wireless is a useful reference.
A warning on model numbers. Megamo carries designations across generations, and the specifications behind them change. There was a Pulse 04 SLR on the outgoing platform with SRAM Force and Zipp 303 S at €5,999; the MY27 Pulse 04 SLR is Shimano Ultegra Di2 with Zipp 404 S at €5,499. When you compare listings, check the model year, not just the number.
How the previous generation rode
The MY27 bike is too new for independent testing, but the platform it replaces has been reviewed. Cycling Weekly's Aaron Borrill tested the outgoing Pulse 04 SLR and weighed it at 7.4 kg in size L. He rated the handling balanced and predictable, praised the climbing, and described the riding position as semi-neutral, avoiding the back and neck complaints that come with more extreme race geometry. His criticisms were vibration on poor surfaces, which he addressed with lower tyre pressure, and the brand recognition gap against mainstream competitors.
That last point is the honest summary of buying a Megamo. The bikes review well and price well. What you give up is resale liquidity and the reassurance of a familiar badge.
Who the Pulse suits
The Pulse MY27 makes most sense if you want a current race platform with modern standards and would rather put the budget into the groupset and wheels than the brand. The size-specific forks are a genuine argument if you ride an XS or an XL. If you need a verified aerodynamic figure before committing, wait for independent wind tunnel data, because Megamo has not published any.
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Sources: Megamo Pulse MY27 official page, Megamo Pulse 00 SLR specification, Megamo company history, Brújula Bike launch report, Cycling Weekly Pulse 04 SLR review.
