2024 Canyon Grail CFR vs 2026 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 XL places the top of the head tube 54 mm higher and 30 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 69 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +54 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +30 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +69 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, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Grail CFR M | Merida SILEX XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 411 | 441 | +30 mm |
| Stack | 591 | 645 | +54 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 69.5 | −2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74.5 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 586 | 620 | +34 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1057 | 1126 | +69 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 580 | +70 mm |
| Head tube length | 163 | 210 | +47 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 75 | |
| Standover | not listed | 852 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 415 |
Differences are the Merida SILEX minus the Canyon Grail CFR. Full charts: 2024 Canyon Grail CFR, 2026 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 | Merida SILEX LITE II |
| Fork | Canyon FK0118 | Merida SILEX II CF2 |
| Shifter | SRAM RED AXS HRD | Shimano Essa |
| Derailleur | SRAM Red XPLR AXS 1 | Shimano Essa |
| Cassette | SRAM Red XPLR | Shimano Essa HG 300 |
| Chain | SRAM RED E1 | Shimano HG40 |
| Crankset | SRAM Red XPLR E1 Carbon Quarq Power Meter | Shimano Essa |
| Chainring | SRAM 40 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB GX | Shimano UN101 |
| Wheelset | Zipp 303 XPLR SW | not listed |
| Tire | Goodyear XPLR Slick | Maxxis Rambler 45mm |
| Brake | SRAM RED AXS HRD | Shimano Essa |
| Rotor | SRAM Paceline X | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Canyon CP0047 Gear Groove Pro | Merida EXPERT GRII |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0096-01 | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | fizik Vento Argo X1 | not listed |
| Stem | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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