2022 Merida eSILEX+ vs 2021 Cannondale Topstone
The XL is the Cannondale Topstone 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 Cannondale Topstone
Compared with the Merida eSILEX+ in XL, the Cannondale Topstone in XL places the top of the head tube 11 mm higher and 14 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +11 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −14 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +2 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida eSILEX+, XLCannondale Topstone, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eSILEX+ XL | Cannondale Topstone XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 416 | 402 | −14 mm |
| Stack | 629 | 640 | +11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 71 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 73.1 | −1.9° |
| Effective top tube | 585 | 596 | +11 mm |
| Chainstay length | 431 | 430 | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1076 | 1078 | +2 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 75 | +5 mm |
| Standover | 830 | 863 | +33 mm |
| Seat tube length | 560 | 600 | +40 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 205 | 214 | +9 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 284 |
Differences are the Cannondale Topstone minus the Merida eSILEX+. Full charts: 2022 Merida eSILEX+, 2021 Cannondale Topstone.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eSILEX+Cannondale Topstone
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 eSILEX+600 | Cannondale Topstone0 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eSILEX+ LITE | Cannondale SmartForm C2 |
| Fork | Merida SILEX CF2 | BallisTec |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX812 | Shimano GRX RX800, Shimano GRX RX810 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M5100 | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC e11S | KMC X11 |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX600 | FSA Omega AGX+ |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | Not |
| Motor | Mahle X35+ Hub Engine | not listed |
| Battery | Mahle B1-D | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler | WTB Riddler TCS |
| Hub | VP CLK170F | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano GRX600 | Shimano GRX RX800 |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT GR | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT IR | not listed |
| Headset | VP MH-P16 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | Fabric Scoop Radius Sport |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano GRX RX800 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano BB-RS500 |
| Rim | not listed | WTB KOM |
| Bar tape | not listed | Cannondale Tape |
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