2021 Cannondale Topstone Women’s vs 2022 Merida eSILEX
The XS is the Merida eSILEX size closest to your XS Cannondale Topstone Women’s. 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 Women’s in XS, the Merida eSILEX in XS places the top of the head tube 47 mm higher and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 21 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +47 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +21 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Cannondale Topstone Women’s, XSMerida eSILEX, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Topstone Women’s XS | Merida eSILEX XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 368 | 374 | +6 mm |
| Stack | 518 | 565 | +47 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 69.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.1 | 75 | +1.9° |
| Effective top tube | 525 | 525 | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 431 | +1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1011 | 1032 | +21 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 70 | −5 mm |
| BB height | 284 | not listed | |
| Standover | 703 | 748 | +45 mm |
| Seat tube length | 410 | 470 | +60 mm |
| Head tube length | 89 | 145 | +56 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 400 |
Differences are the Merida eSILEX minus the Cannondale Topstone Women’s. Full charts: 2021 Cannondale Topstone Women’s, 2022 Merida eSILEX.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Topstone Women’sMerida 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 Women’sWomen’s 2 | Merida eSILEX400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale SmartForm C2 | Merida eSILEX LITE |
| Fork | BallisTec | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX400 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX400 | Shimano GRX400 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG500 | Shimano CS-HG50 |
| Chain | KMC X10 | KMC E10S |
| Crankset | FSA Omega AGX+ | Shimano GRX600 |
| Pedals | Not | VPE-891 |
| Tire | WTB Riddler TCS | Maxxis Rambler |
| Rim | WTB ST i23 TCS | not listed |
| Bar tape | Cannondale Tape | not listed |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop | Merida COMP CC |
| Motor | not listed | Mahle X35+ Hub Engine |
| Battery | not listed | Mahle B1-D |
| Hub | not listed | VP CLK170F |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano GRX400 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT GR |
| Stem | not listed | Merida EXPERT IR |
| Headset | not listed | VP MH-P16 |
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