2019 Cannondale Topstone vs 2021 Merida eSILEX
The XS is the Merida eSILEX size closest to your S Cannondale Topstone. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Merida eSILEX
Compared with the Cannondale Topstone in S, the Merida eSILEX in XS places the top of the head tube 16 mm higher and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +16 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −3 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +10 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Cannondale Topstone, SMerida eSILEX, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Topstone S | Merida eSILEX XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 377 | 374 | −3 mm |
| Stack | 549 | 565 | +16 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 69.5 | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.1 | 75 | +1.9° |
| Effective top tube | 544 | 525 | −19 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 431 | +1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1022 | 1032 | +10 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 70 | −5 mm |
| BB height | 284 | not listed | |
| Standover | 744 | 748 | +4 mm |
| Seat tube length | 458 | 470 | +12 mm |
| Head tube length | 118 | 145 | +27 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 400 |
Differences are the Merida eSILEX minus the Cannondale Topstone. Full charts: 2019 Cannondale Topstone, 2021 Merida eSILEX.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale TopstoneMerida eSILEX
Each bike is ranked against the other gravel bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Cannondale Topstone105 | Merida eSILEX400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Topstone | Merida eSILEX LITE |
| Fork | Cannondale Topstone | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105, Shimano 105 R7000 GS | Shimano GRX400 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | Shimano CS-HG50 |
| Chain | KMC X11EL | KMC E10S |
| Crankset | FSA Omega ME | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | FSA MegaExo | not listed |
| Tire | WTB Nano TCS | Maxxis Rambler |
| Hub | Formula RX-512 | VP CLK170F |
| Rim | WTB ST i23 TCS | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano 105 R7070 hydro, Shimano 105 R7020 hydro | Shimano GRX400 |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C3 | Merida EXPERT GR |
| Stem | Cannondale C3 | Merida EXPERT IR |
| Headset | Topstone Si | VP MH-P16 |
| Seatpost | Cannondale C3 | not listed |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop Radius Sport | Merida COMP CC |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Motor | not listed | Mahle X35+ Hub Engine |
| Battery | not listed | Mahle B1-C |
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