2026 Canyon Grail CF vs 2026 Merida SILEX
The XL is the Merida SILEX size closest to your 2XL Canyon Grail CF. 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 in 2XL, the Merida SILEX in XL places the top of the head tube 10 mm lower and 13 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −10 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −13 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −2.3°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Canyon Grail CF, 2XLMerida SILEX, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Grail CF 2XL | Merida SILEX XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 454 | 441 | −13 mm |
| Stack | 655 | 645 | −10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.8 | 69.5 | −2.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74.5 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 648 | 620 | −28 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1118 | 1126 | +8 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 75 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 901 | 852 | −49 mm |
| Seat tube length | 600 | 580 | −20 mm |
| Head tube length | 230 | 210 | −20 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 415 |
Differences are the Merida SILEX minus the Canyon Grail CF. Full charts: 2026 Canyon Grail CF, 2026 Merida SILEX.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Grail CFMerida 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 CFCF 7 | Merida SILEX200 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Grail CF | Merida SILEX LITE II |
| Fork | Canyon FK0117 CF | Merida SILEX II CF2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX820 | Shimano Essa |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7101 | Shimano Essa HG 300 |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano HG40 |
| Crankset | SFP FC SHIM RX600 | Shimano Essa |
| Chainring | Shimano GRX | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-RS500 | Shimano UN101 |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss Gravel LN | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe G-ONE | Maxxis Rambler 45mm |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT70 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Bar tape | Canyon Ergospeed | not listed |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0096-01 | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Vento Argo X5 | not listed |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Essa |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Essa |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT GRII |
| Stem | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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