2025 Canyon Grail CFR XPLR vs 2026 Merida SILEX
The S is the Merida SILEX size closest to your M Canyon Grail CFR XPLR. 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 CFR XPLR in M, the Merida SILEX in S places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and 9 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −3 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −9 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −2.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Canyon Grail CFR XPLR, MMerida SILEX, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Grail CFR XPLR M | Merida SILEX S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 411 | 402 | −9 mm |
| Stack | 591 | 588 | −3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 69.5 | −2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74.5 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 586 | 565 | −21 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1057 | 1065 | +8 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 75 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 813 | 771 | −42 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 490 | −20 mm |
| Head tube length | 163 | 150 | −13 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 415 |
Differences are the Merida SILEX minus the Canyon Grail CFR XPLR. Full charts: 2025 Canyon Grail CFR XPLR, 2026 Merida SILEX.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Grail CFR XPLRMerida 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 CFR XPLRCFR XPLR | Merida SILEX200 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Grail | Merida SILEX LITE II |
| Fork | Canyon FK0118 | Merida SILEX II CF2 |
| Shifter | SRAM Red XPLR eTap AXS | Shimano Essa |
| Derailleur | SRAM XPLR AXS | Shimano Essa |
| Cassette | SRAM XPLR | Shimano Essa HG 300 |
| Chain | SRAM E1 Rival | Shimano HG40 |
| Crankset | SRAM XPLR RED AXS | Shimano Essa |
| Chainring | SRAM XPLR | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB GX | Shimano UN101 |
| Wheelset | Zipp 303 XPLR Hookless | not listed |
| Tire | Goodyear XPLR | Maxxis Rambler 45mm |
| Brake | SRAM RED AXS HRD | Shimano Essa |
| Rotor | SRAM Paceline X | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Canyon CP0039 | Merida EXPERT GRII |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0072 | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | fizik Argo X1 | not listed |
| Stem | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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