2024 Canyon Grizl vs 2026 Merida eSILEX
The XS is the Merida eSILEX size closest to your S Canyon Grizl. 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 eSILEX
Compared with the Canyon Grizl in S, the Merida eSILEX in XS places the top of the head tube 9 mm higher and 23 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +9 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −23 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −12 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −4 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Canyon Grizl, SMerida eSILEX, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Grizl S | Merida eSILEX XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 397 | 374 | −23 mm |
| Stack | 556 | 565 | +9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.25 | 69.5 | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 75 | +1.5° |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 431 | −4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1044 | 1032 | −12 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 70 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 780 | 748 | −32 mm |
| Seat tube length | 492 | 470 | −22 mm |
| Head tube length | 121 | 145 | +24 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 525 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 400 |
Differences are the Merida eSILEX minus the Canyon Grizl. Full charts: 2024 Canyon Grizl, 2026 Merida eSILEX.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon GrizlMerida eSILEX
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 Grizl5 | Merida eSILEX400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Grizl | Merida eSILEX LITE III |
| Shifter | Shimano Sora | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Sora | Shimano GRX400 |
| Crankset | Shimano Sora | Shimano GRX600 |
| Tire | Continental Terra Trail ProTection | Maxxis Rambler |
| Brake | Shimano Sora R3000 | Shimano GRX400 |
| Fork | not listed | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano CS-HG50 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC E10 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano RS501 BSA |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Motor | not listed | Mahle X30 Drive Unit |
| Battery | not listed | Mahle ix2 237Wh |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano TC500 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT GRII |
| Stem | not listed | Merida TEAM CC III |
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