2025 Cannondale Topstone CUES vs 2026 Merida eSILEX+
The XL is the Merida eSILEX+ size closest to your XL Cannondale Topstone CUES. 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 CUES 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 CUES, XLMerida eSILEX+, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Topstone CUES 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 CUES. Full charts: 2025 Cannondale Topstone CUES, 2026 Merida eSILEX+.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Topstone CUESMerida 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 CUES2 CUES - 1x | Merida eSILEX+600 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Topstone | Merida eSILEX LITE II |
| Fork | Topstone | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES U6030 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U6000 GS | SRAM Apex Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano CUES LG400 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chain | Shimano LG500 Linkglide | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | Shimano CUES | SRAM Apex 1 Wide |
| Tire | WTB Riddler TCS | Maxxis Rambler |
| Hub | Shimano TC500 | Shimano TC500 |
| Rim | GXD 1.0 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano CUES U6030 | SRAM Apex |
| Grips | Cannondale KnurlCork | not listed |
| Saddle | Selle Royal SRX Open | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB BSA 68 Road Wide |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Motor | not listed | Mahle X30 Drive Unit |
| Battery | not listed | Mahle ix2 237Wh |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT GRII |
| Stem | not listed | Merida TEAM CC III |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
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