2021 Merida eSILEX vs 2022 Merida eSILEX+
The Merida eSILEX+ size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Merida eSILEX+
Compared with the Merida eSILEX in M, the Merida eSILEX+ in S places the top of the head tube 16 mm lower and 11 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −16 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −11 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −11 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida eSILEX, MMerida eSILEX+, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSILEX M | Merida eSILEX+ S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395 | 384 | −11 mm |
| Stack | 597 | 581 | −16 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 70 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 75 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 555 | 540 | −15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 431 | 431 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1055 | 1044 | −11 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 70 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 785 | 767 | −18 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 490 | −20 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | 400 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 175 | 160 | −15 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSILEX+ minus the Merida eSILEX. Full charts: 2021 Merida eSILEX, 2022 Merida eSILEX+.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSILEXMerida 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 | Merida eSILEX400 | Merida eSILEX+600 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSILEX LITE | Merida eSILEX+ LITE |
| Fork | Merida SILEX CF2 | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX400 | Shimano GRX812 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG50 | Shimano Deore M5100 |
| Chain | KMC E10S | KMC e11S |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | VPE-891 |
| Motor | Mahle X35+ Hub Engine | Mahle X35+ Hub Engine |
| Battery | Mahle B1-C | Mahle B1-D |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler | Maxxis Rambler |
| Hub | VP CLK170F | VP CLK170F |
| Brake | Shimano GRX400 | Shimano GRX600 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT GR | Merida EXPERT GR |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT IR | Merida EXPERT IR |
| Headset | VP MH-P16 | VP MH-P16 |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano GRX600 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
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