2025 Merida eSILEX vs 2027 Mondraker Dusty S
The ML is the Mondraker Dusty S 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 Mondraker Dusty S
Compared with the Merida eSILEX in M, the Mondraker Dusty S in ML places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 16 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +16 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +20 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida eSILEX, MMondraker Dusty S, MLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSILEX M | Mondraker Dusty S ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395 | 411 mm | +16 mm |
| Stack | 597 | 591 mm | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 70° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 74° | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 555 | 580 mm | +25 mm |
| Chainstay length | 431 | 433 mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1055 | 1075.3 mm | +20 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | not listed | |
| Standover | 785 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 510 | 480 mm | −30 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | 425 mm | +25 mm |
| Head tube length | 175 | 145 mm | −30 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 292 mm |
Differences are the Mondraker Dusty S minus the Merida eSILEX. Full charts: 2025 Merida eSILEX, 2027 Mondraker Dusty S.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSILEXMondraker Dusty S
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 | Mondraker Dusty SS 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSILEX LITE II | Mondraker Dusty Stealth |
| Fork | Merida SILEX CF2 | Mondraker Steatlh |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX400 | Shimano GRX RX822-SGS |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG50 | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Chain | KMC E10 | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX600 | e*thirteen Piedmont Core E*Spec |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano RS500 BSA | not listed |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Motor | Mahle X-30 | TQ HPR60 |
| Battery | Mahle ix2 237Wh | TQ HPR |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler | Maxxis Reaver |
| Hub | Shimano HB-TC500 | Mavic Infinity |
| Brake | Shimano GRX400 | Shimano GRX RX610 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT GRII | Onoff S3 GR 16º |
| Stem | Merida TEAM CC III | not listed |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano GRX RX610 |
| Chainring | not listed | e*thirteen Helix |
| Rim | not listed | Mavic Allroad |
| Bar tape | not listed | Onoff HEX Bartape |
| Headset | not listed | Onoff IS52/IS52 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Onoff S3 0-R |
| Saddle | not listed | fizik Vento Argo X5 |
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