2021 Merida eSILEX vs 2023 Canyon Grail CFR
The Canyon Grail CFR size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Canyon Grail CFR
Compared with the Merida eSILEX in M, the Canyon Grail CFR in XL places the top of the head tube 36 mm higher and 40 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 37 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +36 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +40 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +37 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.3°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −6 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Merida eSILEX, MCanyon Grail CFR, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSILEX M | Canyon Grail CFR XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395 | 435 | +40 mm |
| Stack | 597 | 633 | +36 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 71.8 | +1.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 73.5 | −1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 555 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 431 | 425 | −6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1055 | 1092 | +37 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | not listed | |
| Standover | 785 | 863 | +78 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 570 | +60 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 175 | 207 | +32 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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