2021 Cannondale Topstone Women’s vs 2022 Merida SILEX
The XS is the Merida SILEX size closest to your S 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 SILEX
Compared with the Cannondale Topstone Women’s in S, the Merida SILEX in XS places the top of the head tube 39 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +39 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +5 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 Women’s, SMerida SILEX, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Topstone Women’s S | Merida SILEX XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 377 | 379 | +2 mm |
| Stack | 549 | 588 | +39 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 71 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.1 | 74 | +0.9° |
| Effective top tube | 544 | 548 | +4 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 430 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1022 | 1027 | +5 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 75 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 284 | not listed | |
| Standover | 744 | 706 | −38 mm |
| Seat tube length | 458 | 440 | −18 mm |
| Head tube length | 118 | 160 | +42 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 398 |
Differences are the Merida SILEX minus the Cannondale Topstone Women’s. Full charts: 2021 Cannondale Topstone Women’s, 2022 Merida SILEX.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Topstone Women’sMerida 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 Women’sWomen’s 2 | Merida SILEX |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale SmartForm C2 | not listed |
| Fork | BallisTec | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX400 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX400 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano HG500 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X10 | not listed |
| Crankset | FSA Omega AGX+ | not listed |
| Pedals | Not | not listed |
| Tire | WTB Riddler TCS | not listed |
| Rim | WTB ST i23 TCS | not listed |
| Bar tape | Cannondale Tape | not listed |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop | not listed |
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