2025 Canyon Grail CF vs 2026 Merida SILEX
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Merida SILEX
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
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- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
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- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
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- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Chainstays
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- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Canyon Grail CF numbers we have for size XS are missing the reach, stack, head angle, seat angle, chainstay length and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Grail CF XS | Merida SILEX S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | not listed | 402 | |
| Stack | not listed | 588 | |
| Head tube angle | not listed | 69.5 | |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 74.5 | |
| BB drop | 75 | 75 | ±0 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 565 | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 430 | |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 1065 | |
| Standover | not listed | 771 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 490 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 415 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 150 |
Differences are the Merida SILEX minus the Canyon Grail CF. Full charts: 2025 Canyon Grail CF, 2026 Merida SILEX.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Grail CFMerida SILEX
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted
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 CFCF SLX 8 Di2 | Merida SILEX200 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Grail | Merida SILEX LITE II |
| Fork | Canyon FK0117 | Merida SILEX II CF2 |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX825 Di2 | Shimano Essa |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX825 Di2 | Shimano Essa |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra R8101 | Shimano Essa HG 300 |
| Chain | Shimano XT | Shimano HG40 |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX RX820 | Shimano Essa |
| Chainring | Shimano 48, Shimano 31 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB72 | Shimano UN101 |
| Battery | Shimano BT-DN300 | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss GRC1400 Spline | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe G-One RS Evo | Maxxis Rambler 45mm |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX825 | Shimano Essa |
| Rotor | Shimano RT-CL800 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Canyon Cockpit CP0039 | Merida EXPERT GRII |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0096-01 | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | fizik Vento Argo X3 | not listed |
| Stem | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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