2019 Cannondale Topstone vs 2021 Merida SILEX
The S is the Merida SILEX size closest to your L 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 SILEX
Compared with the Cannondale Topstone in L, the Merida SILEX in S places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −3 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −16 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Cannondale Topstone, LMerida SILEX, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Topstone L | Merida SILEX S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 394 | 390 | −4 mm |
| Stack | 610 | 607 | −3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 71 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.1 | 74 | +0.9° |
| Effective top tube | 579 | 564 | −15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 430 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1060 | 1044 | −16 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 75 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 284 | not listed | |
| Standover | 825 | 736 | −89 mm |
| Seat tube length | 553 | 470 | −83 mm |
| Head tube length | 182 | 180 | −2 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 398 |
Differences are the Merida SILEX minus the Cannondale Topstone. Full charts: 2019 Cannondale Topstone, 2021 Merida SILEX.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale TopstoneMerida SILEX
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 SILEX200 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Topstone | Merida SILEX LITE |
| Fork | Cannondale Topstone | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105, Shimano 105 R7000 GS | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | Shimano CS-HG200 |
| Chain | KMC X11EL | KMC M99 |
| Crankset | FSA Omega ME | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | FSA MegaExo | FSA PF86 MegaExo |
| Tire | WTB Nano TCS | Maxxis Rambler |
| Hub | Formula RX-512 | not listed |
| Rim | WTB ST i23 TCS | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano 105 R7070 hydro, Shimano 105 R7020 hydro | Promax DSK-330R |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C3 | Merida EXPERT GR |
| Stem | Cannondale C3 | Merida COMP CC |
| Headset | Topstone Si | Merida M2331 |
| Seatpost | Cannondale C3 | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop Radius Sport | Merida COMP CC |
| Rotor | not listed | Promax G160 |
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