2026 Canyon Grizl:ONfly CF vs 2026 Merida eSILEX+
The L is the Merida eSILEX+ size closest to your M 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 M, the Merida eSILEX+ in L places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 26 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −26 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −14 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Canyon Grizl:ONfly CF, MMerida eSILEX+, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Grizl:ONfly CF M | Merida eSILEX+ L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 403 | 406 | +3 mm |
| Stack | 611 | 613 | +2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 71 | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 75 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 578 | 570 | −8 mm |
| Chainstay length | 445 | 431 | −14 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1092 | 1066 | −26 mm |
| BB drop | 72 | 70 | −2 mm |
| Seat tube length | 522 | 530 | +8 mm |
| Head tube length | 156 | 190 | +34 mm |
| Standover | not listed | 804 | |
| 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 eSILEX+600 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Grizl:ONfly CF | Merida eSILEX LITE II |
| Fork | DT Swiss 132 | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Cues 10/11-speed | SRAM Apex Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano CUES LG400 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chain | Shimano CUES LG500 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | FSA CK-220 IS | SRAM Apex 1 Wide |
| 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 | SRAM Apex |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT64 | SRAM CenterLine |
| 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 | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Saddle | fizik Argo Terra X5 | not listed |
| Light | Lupine C14 Tail | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB BSA 68 Road Wide |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano TC500 |
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