2026 Canyon Grail CF 1by vs 2026 Merida SILEX
The XS is the Merida SILEX size closest to your S Canyon Grail CF 1by. 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 1by 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 1by, SMerida SILEX, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Grail CF 1by 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 |
| BB drop | 75 | 75 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 274 | not listed | |
| Standover | 789 | 734 | −55 mm |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 460 | |
| Head tube length | 145 | 130 | −15 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 415 |
Differences are the Merida SILEX minus the Canyon Grail CF 1by. Full charts: 2026 Canyon Grail CF 1by, 2026 Merida SILEX.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Grail CF 1byMerida 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 1byCF 8 1by | Merida SILEX200 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Grail | Merida SILEX LITE II |
| Fork | Canyon FK0117 | Merida SILEX II CF2 |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX820 | Shimano Essa |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX822 | Shimano Essa |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100 | Shimano Essa HG 300 |
| Chain | Shimano SLX M7100 | Shimano HG40 |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX RX820 | Shimano Essa |
| Chainring | Shimano GRX RX820 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-RS500 | Shimano UN101 |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss G1800 Spline | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe G-One R | Maxxis Rambler 45mm |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX820 | Shimano Essa |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT70 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Canyon CP0045 | Merida EXPERT GRII |
| Bar tape | Canyon Ergospeed Gel | not listed |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0096-01 | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Vento Argo X5 | not listed |
| Stem | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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