2021 Merida eSILEX vs 2023 Canyon Grail CFR
The XS is the Canyon Grail CFR 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 Canyon Grail CFR
Compared with the Merida eSILEX in XS, the Canyon Grail CFR in XS places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and 11 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −9 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +11 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −8 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −6 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida eSILEX, XSCanyon Grail CFR, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSILEX XS | Canyon Grail CFR XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 374 | 385 | +11 mm |
| Stack | 565 | 556 | −9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 71 | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 73.5 | −1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 525 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 431 | 425 | −6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1032 | 1024 | −8 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | not listed | |
| Standover | 748 | 766 | +18 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 450 | −20 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 145 | 129 | −16 mm |
Differences are the Canyon Grail CFR minus the Merida eSILEX. Full charts: 2021 Merida eSILEX, 2023 Canyon Grail CFR.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSILEXCanyon Grail CFR
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 | Canyon Grail CFRCFR AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSILEX LITE | Canyon Grail CFR R121 |
| Fork | Merida SILEX CF2 | Canyon Grail CFR FK118 |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX400 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG50 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC E10S | not listed |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Motor | Mahle X35+ Hub Engine | not listed |
| Battery | Mahle B1-C | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler | Schwalbe G-One RS (40 mm) |
| Hub | VP CLK170F | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano GRX400 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT GR | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT IR | not listed |
| Headset | VP MH-P16 | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | fizik Vento Argo X1 |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss GRC 1100 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Canyon SP0072 Comfortpost |
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