2025 Canyon Grizl CF vs 2026 Merida SILEX
The XL is the Merida SILEX size closest to your 2XL Canyon Grizl 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 Grizl CF in 2XL, the Merida SILEX in XL places the top of the head tube 15 mm lower and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −15 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −7 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −16 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Canyon Grizl CF, 2XLMerida SILEX, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Grizl CF 2XL | Merida SILEX XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 448 | 441 | −7 mm |
| Stack | 660 | 645 | −15 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 69.5 | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74.5 | +1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 430 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1142 | 1126 | −16 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 75 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 892 | 852 | −40 mm |
| Seat tube length | 612 | 580 | −32 mm |
| Head tube length | 226 | 210 | −16 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 620 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 415 |
Differences are the Merida SILEX minus the Canyon Grizl CF. Full charts: 2025 Canyon Grizl CF, 2026 Merida SILEX.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Grizl 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 Grizl CFCF 7 | Merida SILEX200 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Grizl | Merida SILEX LITE II |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX Di2 | Shimano Essa |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX Di2 | Shimano Essa |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX FC-RX600 | Shimano Essa |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss Gravel LN | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe G-One RX | Maxxis Rambler 45mm |
| Brake | Shimano GRX RX820 | Shimano Essa |
| Fork | not listed | Merida SILEX II CF2 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Essa HG 300 |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano HG40 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano UN101 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT GRII |
| Stem | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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