2025 Canyon Grizl AL vs 2026 Merida SILEX
The Merida SILEX size closest to your 2XS is the XXS. Compare the XXS instead
What changes on the Merida SILEX
Compared with the Canyon Grizl AL in 2XS, the Merida SILEX in M places the top of the head tube 57 mm higher and 43 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 35 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +57 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +43 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +35 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.7°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Canyon Grizl AL, 2XSMerida SILEX, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Grizl AL 2XS | Merida SILEX M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 369 | 412 | +43 mm |
| Stack | 550 | 607 | +57 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.8 | 69.5 | +0.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74.5 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 532 | 580 | +48 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 430 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1047 | 1082 | +35 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 75 | |
| Standover | 764 | 798 | +34 mm |
| Seat tube length | 432 | 520 | +88 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | 170 | +50 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 415 |
Differences are the Merida SILEX minus the Canyon Grizl AL. Full charts: 2025 Canyon Grizl AL, 2026 Merida SILEX.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Grizl ALMerida 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 Grizl AL6 AL | Merida SILEX200 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Grizl | Merida SILEX LITE II |
| Fork | Canyon FK0153 Disc | Merida SILEX II CF2 |
| Shifter | SRAM Apex | Shimano Essa |
| Derailleur | SRAM Apex XPLR | Shimano Essa |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1231 | Shimano Essa HG 300 |
| Chain | SRAM Apex | Shimano HG40 |
| Crankset | SRAM Apex | Shimano Essa |
| Chainring | SRAM Apex Wide | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM T47 Road | Shimano UN101 |
| Wheelset | Alex Rims GVX24P | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe G-One RX | Maxxis Rambler 45mm |
| Rim | Alex Rims GVX24P | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Apex | Shimano Essa |
| Rotor | SRAM Centerline Rounded, SRAM CenterLine | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Canyon HB0067 | Merida EXPERT GRII |
| Stem | Canyon ST0046 | Merida COMP CC |
| Bar tape | Canyon Ergospeed Gel | not listed |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0057 VCLS | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Selle Royal SRX | not listed |
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