2021 Cannondale Topstone vs 2022 Merida eSILEX
The XL is the Merida eSILEX size closest to your XL 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 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, XLMerida eSILEX, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Topstone 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. Full charts: 2021 Cannondale Topstone, 2022 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 Topstone0 | Merida eSILEX400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale SmartForm C2 | Merida eSILEX LITE |
| Fork | BallisTec | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX800 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX800, Shimano GRX RX810 | Shimano GRX400 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | Shimano CS-HG50 |
| Chain | KMC X11 | KMC E10S |
| Crankset | FSA Omega AGX+ | Shimano GRX600 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-RS500 | not listed |
| Pedals | Not | VPE-891 |
| Tire | WTB Riddler TCS | Maxxis Rambler |
| Rim | WTB KOM | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX800 | Shimano GRX400 |
| Bar tape | Cannondale Tape | not listed |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop Radius Sport | Merida COMP CC |
| Motor | not listed | Mahle X35+ Hub Engine |
| Battery | not listed | Mahle B1-D |
| Hub | not listed | VP CLK170F |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT GR |
| Stem | not listed | Merida EXPERT IR |
| Headset | not listed | VP MH-P16 |
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