2021 Cannondale Topstone vs 2022 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: 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 eSILEX+600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GRX812 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | Shimano Deore M5100 |
| Chain | KMC X11 | KMC e11S |
| 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 GRX600 |
| 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 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
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