2019 Cannondale Topstone Sora vs 2021 Merida SILEX
The L is the Merida SILEX 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 SILEX
Compared with the Cannondale Topstone Sora in XL, the Merida SILEX in L places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 13 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +13 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +4 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Cannondale Topstone Sora, XLMerida SILEX, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Topstone Sora XL | Merida SILEX L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 402 | 415 | +13 mm |
| Stack | 640 | 645 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 71 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.1 | 74 | +0.9° |
| Effective top tube | 596 | 600 | +4 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 430 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1078 | 1082 | +4 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 75 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 284 | not listed | |
| Standover | 863 | 794 | −69 mm |
| Seat tube length | 600 | 530 | −70 mm |
| Head tube length | 214 | 220 | +6 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 398 |
Differences are the Merida SILEX minus the Cannondale Topstone Sora. Full charts: 2019 Cannondale Topstone Sora, 2021 Merida SILEX.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Topstone SoraMerida 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 Topstone SoraSora | Merida SILEX200 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Topstone | Merida SILEX LITE |
| Fork | Cannondale Topstone | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Shifter | Shimano Sora | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | Shimano Sora | Shimano Sora |
| Chain | KMC Z9 | KMC M99 |
| Crankset | FSA Tempo | not listed |
| Tire | WTB Nano | Maxxis Rambler |
| Hub | Formula RX-512 | not listed |
| Brake | Promax Decoder, Shimano Sora | Promax DSK-330R |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C3 | Merida EXPERT GR |
| Stem | Cannondale C4 | Merida COMP CC |
| Headset | Topstone Si | Merida M2331 |
| Seatpost | Cannondale C4 | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Cannondale Stage | Merida COMP CC |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano CS-HG200 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA PF86 MegaExo |
| Rotor | not listed | Promax G160 |
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