2021 Merida eSILEX vs 2021 Cannondale Topstone
The S is the Cannondale Topstone size closest to your XS Merida eSILEX. 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 Cannondale Topstone
Compared with the Merida eSILEX in XS, the Cannondale Topstone in S places the top of the head tube 16 mm lower and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −16 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −10 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida eSILEX, XSCannondale Topstone, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSILEX XS | Cannondale Topstone S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 374 | 377 | +3 mm |
| Stack | 565 | 549 | −16 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 71 | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 73.1 | −1.9° |
| Effective top tube | 525 | 544 | +19 mm |
| Chainstay length | 431 | 430 | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1032 | 1022 | −10 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 75 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 748 | 744 | −4 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 458 | −12 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 145 | 118 | −27 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 284 |
Differences are the Cannondale Topstone minus the Merida eSILEX. Full charts: 2021 Merida eSILEX, 2021 Cannondale Topstone.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSILEXCannondale Topstone
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 | Merida eSILEX400 | Cannondale Topstone0 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSILEX LITE | Cannondale SmartForm C2 |
| Fork | Merida SILEX CF2 | BallisTec |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX400 | Shimano GRX RX800, Shimano GRX RX810 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG50 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC E10S | KMC X11 |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | Not |
| Motor | Mahle X35+ Hub Engine | not listed |
| Battery | Mahle B1-C | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler | WTB Riddler TCS |
| Hub | VP CLK170F | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano GRX400 | Shimano GRX RX800 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT GR | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT IR | not listed |
| Headset | VP MH-P16 | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | Fabric Scoop Radius Sport |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano GRX RX800 |
| Crankset | not listed | FSA Omega AGX+ |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano BB-RS500 |
| Rim | not listed | WTB KOM |
| Bar tape | not listed | Cannondale Tape |
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