2026 Canyon Grizl:ONfly CF vs 2026 Merida eSILEX
The S is the Merida eSILEX size closest to your XS Canyon Grizl:ONfly 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 eSILEX
Compared with the Canyon Grizl:ONfly CF in XS, the Merida eSILEX in S places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +7 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −12 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −14 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Canyon Grizl:ONfly CF, XSMerida eSILEX, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Grizl:ONfly CF XS | Merida eSILEX S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 381 | 384 | +3 mm |
| Stack | 574 | 581 | +7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 70 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 75 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 546 | 540 | −6 mm |
| Chainstay length | 445 | 431 | −14 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1056 | 1044 | −12 mm |
| BB drop | 72 | 70 | −2 mm |
| Seat tube length | 462 | 490 | +28 mm |
| Head tube length | 117 | 160 | +43 mm |
| Standover | not listed | 767 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 400 |
Differences are the Merida eSILEX minus the Canyon Grizl:ONfly CF. Full charts: 2026 Canyon Grizl:ONfly CF, 2026 Merida eSILEX.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Grizl:ONfly CFMerida 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 Grizl:ONfly CFCF 8 | Merida eSILEX400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Grizl:ONfly CF | Merida eSILEX LITE III |
| Fork | DT Swiss 132 | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Cues 10/11-speed | Shimano GRX400 |
| Cassette | Shimano CUES LG400 | Shimano CS-HG50 |
| Chain | Shimano CUES LG500 | KMC E10 |
| Crankset | FSA CK-220 IS | Shimano GRX600 |
| Chainring | FSA Bosch | not listed |
| Motor | Bosch Performance Line SX BDU314Y | Mahle X30 Drive Unit |
| Battery | Bosch CompactTube | Mahle ix2 237Wh |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss HG1800 | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe Overland | Maxxis Rambler |
| Brake | Shimano Adapter | Shimano GRX400 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT64 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Canyon HB0064 | Merida EXPERT GRII |
| Stem | Canyon ST0037 | Merida TEAM CC III |
| Bar tape | Canyon Ergospeed | not listed |
| Seatpost | Canyon S14 VCLS 2.0 CF | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Argo Terra X5 | not listed |
| Light | Lupine C14 Tail | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano RS501 BSA |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano TC500 |
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