2027 Canyon Grizl CF RIFT 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 Grizl CF RIFT in M, the Merida SILEX in XL places the top of the head tube 49 mm higher and 37 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 50 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +49 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +37 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +50 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.4°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Canyon Grizl CF RIFT, MMerida SILEX, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Grizl CF RIFT M | Merida SILEX XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 404 | 441 | +37 mm |
| Stack | 596 | 645 | +49 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.9 | 69.5 | −0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74.5 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 581 | 620 | +39 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 430 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1076 | 1126 | +50 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 75 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 826 | 852 | +26 mm |
| Seat tube length | 522 | 580 | +58 mm |
| Head tube length | 158 | 210 | +52 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 415 |
Differences are the Merida SILEX minus the Canyon Grizl CF RIFT. Full charts: 2027 Canyon Grizl CF RIFT, 2026 Merida SILEX.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Grizl CF RIFTMerida 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 CF RIFTCF 8 w/ RIFT | Merida SILEX200 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Grizl CF | Merida SILEX LITE II |
| Fork | DT Swiss 132 | Merida SILEX II CF2 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Rival XPLR AXS RD | Shimano Essa |
| Cassette | SRAM Rival XPLR XG-1351 | Shimano Essa HG 300 |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival XPLR | Shimano Essa |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | Shimano UN101 |
| Battery | SRAM Powerpack | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss G1800 | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe G-One RX Performance | Maxxis Rambler 45mm |
| Rotor | SRAM Paceline | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Canyon HB0067 | Merida EXPERT GRII |
| Stem | Canyon ST0046 | Merida COMP CC |
| Bar tape | Canyon Ergospeed | not listed |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP100 | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | fizik Argo Terra X5 | not listed |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Essa |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano HG40 |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Essa |
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