2022 Merida eSILEX vs 2021 Merida SILEX
The L is the Merida SILEX size closest to your XL 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 Merida SILEX
Compared with the Merida eSILEX in XL, the Merida SILEX in L places the top of the head tube 16 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +16 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +6 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida eSILEX, XLMerida SILEX, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSILEX XL | Merida SILEX L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 416 | 415 | −1 mm |
| Stack | 629 | 645 | +16 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 71 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 74 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 585 | 600 | +15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 431 | 430 | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1076 | 1082 | +6 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 75 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 830 | 794 | −36 mm |
| Seat tube length | 560 | 530 | −30 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | 398 | −2 mm |
| Head tube length | 205 | 220 | +15 mm |
Differences are the Merida SILEX minus the Merida eSILEX. Full charts: 2022 Merida eSILEX, 2021 Merida SILEX.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSILEXMerida SILEX
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 SILEX200 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSILEX LITE | Merida SILEX LITE |
| Fork | Merida SILEX CF2 | Merida SILEX CF2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX400 | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG50 | Shimano CS-HG200 |
| Chain | KMC E10S | KMC M99 |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX600 | not listed |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Motor | Mahle X35+ Hub Engine | not listed |
| Battery | Mahle B1-D | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler | Maxxis Rambler |
| Hub | VP CLK170F | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano GRX400 | Promax DSK-330R |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT GR | Merida EXPERT GR |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT IR | Merida COMP CC |
| Headset | VP MH-P16 | Merida M2331 |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | Merida COMP CC |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Sora |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA PF86 MegaExo |
| Rotor | not listed | Promax G160 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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