2021 Cannondale Topstone vs 2022 Merida SILEX
The XS is the Merida SILEX size closest to your XS 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 XS, the Merida SILEX in XS places the top of the head tube 70 mm higher and 11 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +70 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +11 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +16 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Cannondale Topstone, XSMerida SILEX, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Topstone XS | Merida SILEX XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 368 | 379 | +11 mm |
| Stack | 518 | 588 | +70 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 71 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.1 | 74 | +0.9° |
| Effective top tube | 525 | 548 | +23 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 430 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1011 | 1027 | +16 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 75 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 284 | not listed | |
| Standover | 703 | 706 | +3 mm |
| Seat tube length | 410 | 440 | +30 mm |
| Head tube length | 89 | 160 | +71 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 398 |
Differences are the Merida SILEX minus the Cannondale Topstone. Full charts: 2021 Cannondale Topstone, 2022 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 Topstone0 | Merida SILEX |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale SmartForm C2 | not listed |
| Fork | BallisTec | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX800 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX800, Shimano GRX RX810 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X11 | not listed |
| Crankset | FSA Omega AGX+ | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-RS500 | not listed |
| Pedals | Not | not listed |
| Tire | WTB Riddler TCS | not listed |
| Rim | WTB KOM | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX800 | not listed |
| Bar tape | Cannondale Tape | not listed |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop Radius Sport | not listed |
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