2023 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 11 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +70 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +11 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +11 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
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 | 533 | 548 | +15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 430 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1016 | 1027 | +11 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 75 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 280 | not listed | |
| Standover | 703 | 706 | +3 mm |
| Seat tube length | 410 | 440 | +30 mm |
| Head tube length | 86 | 160 | +74 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 398 |
Differences are the Merida SILEX minus the Cannondale Topstone. Full charts: 2023 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 Topstone1 | Merida SILEX |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Topstone | not listed |
| Fork | Topstone | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX600 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX820 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7100 HG | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100 HG | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX RX600 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BSA 68 | not listed |
| Wheelset | WTB ST i23 | not listed |
| Tire | WTB Riddler TCS | not listed |
| Rim | WTB ST i23 TCS | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX400, Shimano GRX RX600 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Cannondale 3 | not listed |
| Stem | Cannondale 3 | not listed |
| Bar tape | Cannondale Tape | not listed |
| Seatpost | Cannondale 3 | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Aliante Delta | not listed |
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