2026 Canyon Grail CF RS vs 2026 Merida SILEX
The Merida SILEX size closest to your M is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Merida SILEX
Compared with the Canyon Grail CF RS in M, the Merida SILEX in L places the top of the head tube 35 mm higher and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 47 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +35 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +15 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +47 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −2.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Canyon Grail CF RS, MMerida SILEX, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Grail CF RS M | Merida SILEX L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 411 | 426 | +15 mm |
| Stack | 591 | 626 | +35 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 69.5 | −2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74.5 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 586 | 600 | +14 mm |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1057 | 1104 | +47 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 75 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 813 | 825 | +12 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 550 | +40 mm |
| Head tube length | 163 | 190 | +27 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 415 |
Differences are the Merida SILEX minus the Canyon Grail CF RS. Full charts: 2026 Canyon Grail CF RS, 2026 Merida SILEX.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Grail CF RSMerida 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 RSCF SLX 8 AXS RS | Merida SILEX200 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Grail CF SLX | Merida SILEX LITE II |
| Fork | Canyon FK0117 CF Disc | Merida SILEX II CF2 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force XPLR Etap AXS E1 46t | Shimano Essa |
| Cassette | SRAM Force XPLR XG-1371 E1 10-46t | Shimano Essa HG 300 |
| Chain | SRAM Force E1 | Shimano HG40 |
| Crankset | SRAM Force XPLR AXS E1 with Quark Powermeter | Shimano Essa |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM Pressfit DUB Wide | Shimano UN101 |
| Battery | SRAM Powerpack | not listed |
| Front Wheel | DT Swiss GRC 1400 Spline | not listed |
| Rear Wheel | DT Swiss GRC 1400 50mm | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe G-One RS Evo | Maxxis Rambler 45mm |
| Rotor | SRAM Paceline | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Bar tape | Canyon Ergospeed Gel | not listed |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0096-01 | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | fizik Vento Argo X3 | 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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