2026 Canyon Grail CFR vs 2026 Merida SILEX
The XXS is the Merida SILEX size closest to your XS Canyon Grail CFR. 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 in XS, the Merida SILEX in XXS places the top of the head tube 7 mm lower and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −7 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −7 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +7 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Canyon Grail CFR, XSMerida SILEX, XXSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Grail CFR XS | Merida SILEX XXS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 385 | 378 | −7 mm |
| Stack | 556 | 549 | −7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 69.5 | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74.5 | +1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1024 | 1031 | +7 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 75 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 766 | 707 | −59 mm |
| Seat tube length | 450 | 430 | −20 mm |
| Head tube length | 129 | 110 | −19 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 530 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 415 |
Differences are the Merida SILEX minus the Canyon Grail CFR. Full charts: 2026 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 | Merida SILEX LITE II |
| Fork | Canyon FK0118 | Merida SILEX II CF2 |
| Shifter | SRAM RED | Shimano Essa |
| Derailleur | SRAM XPLR AXS | Shimano Essa |
| Cassette | SRAM RED | Shimano Essa HG 300 |
| Chain | SRAM RED E1 | Shimano HG40 |
| Crankset | SRAM RED AXS | Shimano Essa |
| Chainring | SRAM 40T | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB GX | Shimano UN101 |
| Battery | SRAM Powerpack | not listed |
| Wheelset | Zipp 303 XPLR Hookless | not listed |
| Tire | Goodyear XPLR | Maxxis Rambler 45mm |
| Brake | SRAM RED AXS HRD | Shimano Essa |
| Rotor | 160 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Canyon Gear Groove Pro | Merida EXPERT GRII |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0096 | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | fizik Vento Argo X1 | not listed |
| Stem | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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