2019 Canyon Grail AL 7.0 SL vs 2021 Merida eSILEX+
The M is the Merida eSILEX+ size closest to your M Canyon Grail AL 7.0 SL. 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 Canyon Grail AL 7.0 SL in M, the Merida eSILEX+ in M places the top of the head tube 18 mm higher and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +18 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −10 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +20 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Chainstays
- +1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Canyon Grail AL 7.0 SL numbers we have for size M are missing the head angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Grail AL 7.0 SL M | Merida eSILEX+ M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 405 | 395 | −10 mm |
| Stack | 579 | 597 | +18 mm |
| Head tube angle | not listed | 70.5 | |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 75 | +1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 577 | 555 | −22 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 431 | +1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1035 | 1055 | +20 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 70 | −5 mm |
| BB height | 276 | not listed | |
| Standover | 808 | 785 | −23 mm |
| Seat tube length | 522 | 510 | −12 mm |
| Head tube length | 143 | 175 | +32 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 400 |
Differences are the Merida eSILEX+ minus the Canyon Grail AL 7.0 SL. Full charts: 2019 Canyon Grail AL 7.0 SL, 2021 Merida eSILEX+.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Grail AL 7.0 SLMerida 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 | Canyon Grail AL 7.0 SL | Merida eSILEX+600 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Merida eSILEX+ LITE |
| Fork | not listed | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano GRX812 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Deore M5100 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC e11S |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Motor | not listed | Mahle X35+ Hub Engine |
| Battery | not listed | Mahle B1-C |
| Hub | not listed | VP CLK170F |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano GRX600 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT GR |
| Stem | not listed | Merida EXPERT IR |
| Headset | not listed | VP MH-P16 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Saddle | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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