2023 Canyon Grail CFR vs 2025 Merida SILEX
The Merida SILEX size closest to your M is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Merida SILEX
Compared with the Canyon Grail CFR in M, the Merida SILEX in L places the top of the head tube 35 mm higher and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 47 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +35 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +15 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +47 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −2.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Canyon Grail CFR, MMerida SILEX, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Grail CFR M | Merida SILEX L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 411 | 426 | +15 mm |
| Stack | 591 | 626 | +35 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 69.5 | −2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74.5 | +1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1057 | 1104 | +47 mm |
| Standover | 813 | 825 | +12 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 550 | +40 mm |
| Head tube length | 163 | 190 | +27 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 600 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 75 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 415 |
Differences are the Merida SILEX minus the Canyon Grail CFR. Full charts: 2023 Canyon Grail CFR, 2025 Merida SILEX.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Grail CFRMerida 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 | Canyon Grail CFRCFR AXS | Merida SILEX200 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Grail CFR R121 | Merida SILEX LITE II |
| Fork | Canyon Grail CFR FK118 | Merida SILEX II CF2 |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss GRC 1100 | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe G-One RS (40 mm) | Maxxis Rambler |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0072 Comfortpost | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | fizik Vento Argo X1 | not listed |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Altus HG200 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC M99 |
| Crankset | not listed | FSA Omega |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano SM-BBR60 |
| Brake | not listed | Promax DSK-330R |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT GRII |
| Stem | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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