2023 Cannondale Topstone vs 2025 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. Its wheelbase is 7 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −11 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +14 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −7 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −4 mm
- Shorter: livelier
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 | 587 | 585 | −2 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 431 | −4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1083 | 1076 | −7 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 70 | −5 mm |
| BB height | 280 | not listed | |
| Standover | 864 | 830 | −34 mm |
| Seat tube length | 600 | 560 | −40 mm |
| Head tube length | 212 | 205 | −7 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 400 |
Differences are the Merida eSILEX+ minus the Cannondale Topstone. Full charts: 2023 Cannondale Topstone, 2025 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 Topstone1 | Merida eSILEX+600 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Topstone | Merida eSILEX+ LITE II |
| Fork | Topstone | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX600 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX820 | SRAM Apex Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7100 HG | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100 HG | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX RX600 | SRAM Apex 1 Wide |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BSA 68 | SRAM DUB BSA 68 Road Wide |
| Wheelset | WTB ST i23 | not listed |
| Tire | WTB Riddler TCS | Maxxis Rambler |
| Rim | WTB ST i23 TCS | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX400, Shimano GRX RX600 | SRAM Apex |
| Handlebar | Cannondale 3 | Merida EXPERT GRII |
| Stem | Cannondale 3 | Merida TEAM CC III |
| Bar tape | Cannondale Tape | not listed |
| Seatpost | Cannondale 3 | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Saddle | fizik Aliante Delta | not listed |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Motor | not listed | Mahle X-30 |
| Battery | not listed | Mahle ix2 237Wh |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano HB-TC500 |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine |
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