2022 Merida eSILEX vs 2024 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 L places the top of the head tube 16 mm higher and 11 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +16 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +11 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +11 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida eSILEX, MMerida eSILEX+, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSILEX M | Merida eSILEX+ L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395 | 406 | +11 mm |
| Stack | 597 | 613 | +16 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 71 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 75 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 555 | 570 | +15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 431 | 431 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1055 | 1066 | +11 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 70 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 785 | 804 | +19 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 530 | +20 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | 400 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 175 | 190 | +15 mm |
Differences are the Merida eSILEX+ minus the Merida eSILEX. Full charts: 2022 Merida eSILEX, 2024 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 II |
| Fork | Merida SILEX CF2 | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX400 | Shimano GRX812 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG50 | Shimano Deore M5100 |
| Chain | KMC E10S | KMC e11S |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX600 | Shimano GRX600 |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | VPE-891 |
| Motor | Mahle X35+ Hub Engine | Mahle X35+ Hub Engine |
| Battery | Mahle B1-D | Mahle B1-D 250Wh |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler | Maxxis Rambler |
| Hub | VP CLK170F | VP CLK170F |
| Brake | Shimano GRX400 | Shimano GRX600 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT GR | Merida EXPERT GRII |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT IR | Merida EXPERT IR II |
| Headset | VP MH-P16 | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano RS500 BSA |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
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