2024 Merida eSILEX vs 2024 Canyon Grizl
The L is the Canyon Grizl size closest to your M 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 Grizl
Compared with the Merida eSILEX in M, the Canyon Grizl in L places the top of the head tube 8 mm higher and 14 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +8 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +14 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- ±0 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +1.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +4 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida eSILEX, MCanyon Grizl, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSILEX M | Canyon Grizl L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395 | 409 | +14 mm |
| Stack | 597 | 605 | +8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 72 | +1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 73.5 | −1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 555 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 431 | 435 | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1055 | 1055 | ±0 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 75 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 785 | 835 | +50 mm |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 552 | +42 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 175 | 166 | −9 mm |
Differences are the Canyon Grizl minus the Merida eSILEX. Full charts: 2024 Merida eSILEX, 2024 Canyon Grizl.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSILEXCanyon Grizl
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 Grizl5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSILEX LITE II | Canyon Grizl |
| Fork | Merida SILEX CF2 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX400 | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG50 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC E10S | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX600 | Shimano Sora |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano RS500 BSA | not listed |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Motor | Mahle X35+ Hub Engine | not listed |
| Battery | Mahle B1-D 250Wh | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler | Continental Terra Trail ProTection |
| Hub | VP CLK170F | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano GRX400 | Shimano Sora R3000 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT GRII | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT IR II | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Sora |
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