2024 Canyon Grail CF SL vs 2026 Merida SILEX
The XS is the Merida SILEX size closest to your S Canyon Grail CF 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 SILEX
Compared with the Canyon Grail CF SL in S, the Merida SILEX in XS places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −3 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +14 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −2.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Canyon Grail CF SL, SMerida SILEX, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Grail CF SL S | Merida SILEX XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 394 | 392 | −2 mm |
| Stack | 573 | 570 | −3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 69.5 | −2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74.5 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 564 | 550 | −14 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1034 | 1048 | +14 mm |
| Standover | 789 | 734 | −55 mm |
| Seat tube length | 480 | 460 | −20 mm |
| Head tube length | 145 | 130 | −15 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 75 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 415 |
Differences are the Merida SILEX minus the Canyon Grail CF SL. Full charts: 2024 Canyon Grail CF SL, 2026 Merida SILEX.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Grail CF SLMerida 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 CF SLCF SL 7 AXS | Merida SILEX200 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Grail CF SL | Merida SILEX LITE II |
| Fork | Canyon FK0117 CF Disc | Merida SILEX II CF2 |
| Shifter | SRAM Rival eTAP AXS | Shimano Essa |
| Derailleur | SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS | Shimano Essa |
| Cassette | SRAM XPLR XG-1251 Force | Shimano Essa HG 300 |
| Chain | SRAM D1 | Shimano HG40 |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival AXS | Shimano Essa |
| Chainring | SRAM Rival E1 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM Pressfit DUB Wide | Shimano UN101 |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss Gravel LN | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe G-One R | Maxxis Rambler 45mm |
| Brake | SRAM Rival XPLR AXS | Shimano Essa |
| Rotor | SRAM Paceline | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Canyon CP0045 | Merida EXPERT GRII |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0072 | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Vento Argo X5 | not listed |
| Stem | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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