2019 Cannondale Topstone Sora vs 2021 Merida eSILEX
The XL is the Merida eSILEX size closest to your XL Cannondale Topstone Sora. 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 Sora in XL, the Merida eSILEX in XL places the top of the head tube 11 mm lower and 14 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −11 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +14 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −2 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Cannondale Topstone Sora, XLMerida eSILEX, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Topstone Sora XL | Merida eSILEX XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 402 | 416 | +14 mm |
| Stack | 640 | 629 | −11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 71.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.1 | 75 | +1.9° |
| Effective top tube | 596 | 585 | −11 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 431 | +1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1078 | 1076 | −2 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 70 | −5 mm |
| BB height | 284 | not listed | |
| Standover | 863 | 830 | −33 mm |
| Seat tube length | 600 | 560 | −40 mm |
| Head tube length | 214 | 205 | −9 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 400 |
Differences are the Merida eSILEX minus the Cannondale Topstone Sora. Full charts: 2019 Cannondale Topstone Sora, 2021 Merida eSILEX.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Topstone SoraMerida 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 Topstone SoraSora | Merida eSILEX400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Topstone | Merida eSILEX LITE |
| Fork | Cannondale Topstone | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Shifter | Shimano Sora | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Sora | Shimano GRX400 |
| Chain | KMC Z9 | KMC E10S |
| Crankset | FSA Tempo | not listed |
| Tire | WTB Nano | Maxxis Rambler |
| Hub | Formula RX-512 | VP CLK170F |
| Brake | Promax Decoder, Shimano Sora | Shimano GRX400 |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C3 | Merida EXPERT GR |
| Stem | Cannondale C4 | Merida EXPERT IR |
| Headset | Topstone Si | VP MH-P16 |
| Seatpost | Cannondale C4 | not listed |
| Saddle | Cannondale Stage | Merida COMP CC |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano CS-HG50 |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Motor | not listed | Mahle X35+ Hub Engine |
| Battery | not listed | Mahle B1-C |
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